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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.56, 19,351.98 and 8,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.56, 19,351.98 and 8,717.16 is: 12,029.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.56 : 19,351.98 = 8,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.56/19,351.98 = 8,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.56x = 19,351.98 × 8,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.56x = 168,694,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,694,305.98/14,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.35

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