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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.84, 19,416.96 and 8,764.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.84, 19,416.96 and 8,764.26 is: 12,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.84 : 19,416.96 = 8,764.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.84/19,416.96 = 8,764.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.84x = 19,416.96 × 8,764.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.84x = 170,175,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,175,285.85/14,073.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.60

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