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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.63, 19,450.58 and 8,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.63, 19,450.58 and 8,505.63 is: 11,737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.63 : 19,450.58 = 8,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.63/19,450.58 = 8,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.63x = 19,450.58 × 8,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.63x = 165,439,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,439,360.78/14,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.76

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