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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.78, 19,473.48 and 8,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.78, 19,473.48 and 8,733.94 is: 12,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.78 : 19,473.48 = 8,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.78/19,473.48 = 8,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.78x = 19,473.48 × 8,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.78x = 170,080,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,080,205.91/14,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.07

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