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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.93, 19,906.41 and 8,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.93, 19,906.41 and 8,757.36 is: 12,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.93 : 19,906.41 = 8,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.93/19,906.41 = 8,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.93x = 19,906.41 × 8,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.93x = 174,327,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,327,598.68/14,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.00

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