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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.87, 19,417.49 and 8,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.87, 19,417.49 and 8,759.55 is: 12,090.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.87 : 19,417.49 = 8,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.87/19,417.49 = 8,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.87x = 19,417.49 × 8,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.87x = 170,088,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,088,399.34/14,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.56

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