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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.24, 19,419.40 and 8,760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.24, 19,419.40 and 8,760.92 is: 12,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.24 : 19,419.40 = 8,760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.24/19,419.40 = 8,760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.24x = 19,419.40 × 8,760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.24x = 170,131,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,131,809.85/14,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.47

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