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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.56, 19,353.36 and 8,718.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.56, 19,353.36 and 8,718.16 is: 12,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.56 : 19,353.36 = 8,718.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.56/19,353.36 = 8,718.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.56x = 19,353.36 × 8,718.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.56x = 168,725,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,725,689.02/14,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.73

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