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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.08, 19,771.04 and 8,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.08, 19,771.04 and 8,738.08 is: 12,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.08 : 19,771.04 = 8,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.08/19,771.04 = 8,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.08x = 19,771.04 × 8,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.08x = 172,760,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,760,929.20/14,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.19

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