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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.08, 19,891.68 and 8,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.08, 19,891.68 and 8,748.96 is: 12,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.08 : 19,891.68 = 8,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.08/19,891.68 = 8,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.08x = 19,891.68 × 8,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.08x = 174,031,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,031,512.65/14,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.72

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