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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.28, 19,886.40 and 8,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.28, 19,886.40 and 8,748.16 is: 12,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.28 : 19,886.40 = 8,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.28/19,886.40 = 8,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.28x = 19,886.40 × 8,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.28x = 173,969,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,969,409.02/14,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.43

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