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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.82, 19,478.34 and 8,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.82, 19,478.34 and 8,735.76 is: 12,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.82 : 19,478.34 = 8,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.82/19,478.34 = 8,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.82x = 19,478.34 × 8,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.82x = 170,158,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158,103.44/14,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.84

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