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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.44, 19,351.62 and 8,718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.44, 19,351.62 and 8,718.17 is: 12,030.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.44 : 19,351.62 = 8,718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.44/19,351.62 = 8,718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.44x = 19,351.62 × 8,718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.44x = 168,710,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,710,616.18/14,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.62

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