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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.68, 19,323.57 and 8,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.68, 19,323.57 and 8,035.21 is: 11,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.68 : 19,323.57 = 8,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.68/19,323.57 = 8,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.68x = 19,323.57 × 8,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.68x = 155,268,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,268,942.90/14,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.72

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