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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.06, 19,905.39 and 8,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.06, 19,905.39 and 8,757.06 is: 12,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.06 : 19,905.39 = 8,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.06/19,905.39 = 8,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.06x = 19,905.39 × 8,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.06x = 174,312,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,312,694.55/14,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.34

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