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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.06, 19,906.77 and 8,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.06, 19,906.77 and 8,758.06 is: 12,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.06 : 19,906.77 = 8,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.06/19,906.77 = 8,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.06x = 19,906.77 × 8,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.06x = 174,344,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,344,686.07/14,428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.72

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