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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.32, 19,352.83 and 8,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.32, 19,352.83 and 8,719.04 is: 12,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.32 : 19,352.83 = 8,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.32/19,352.83 = 8,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.32x = 19,352.83 × 8,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.32x = 168,738,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,738,055.29/14,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.82

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