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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,403.54, 19,875.62 and 8,738.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,403.54, 19,875.62 and 8,738.54 is: 12,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,403.54 : 19,875.62 = 8,738.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,403.54/19,875.62 = 8,738.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,403.54x = 19,875.62 × 8,738.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,403.54x = 173,683,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,683,757.32/14,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.41

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