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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.06, 19,892.76 and 8,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.06, 19,892.76 and 8,751.76 is: 12,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.06 : 19,892.76 = 8,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.06/19,892.76 = 8,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.06x = 19,892.76 × 8,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.06x = 174,096,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,096,661.26/14,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.06

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