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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.29, 19,903.46 and 8,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.29, 19,903.46 and 8,759.88 is: 12,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.29 : 19,903.46 = 8,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.29/19,903.46 = 8,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.29x = 19,903.46 × 8,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.29x = 174,351,877.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,351,877.39/14,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.54

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