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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.65, 19,881.94 and 8,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.65, 19,881.94 and 8,744.26 is: 12,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.65 : 19,881.94 = 8,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.65/19,881.94 = 8,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.65x = 19,881.94 × 8,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.65x = 173,852,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,852,852.66/14,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.03

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