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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.56, 19,907.46 and 8,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.56, 19,907.46 and 8,758.56 is: 12,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.56 : 19,907.46 = 8,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.56/19,907.46 = 8,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.56x = 19,907.46 × 8,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.56x = 174,360,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,360,682.86/14,428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.41

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