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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.08, 19,363.01 and 8,722.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.08, 19,363.01 and 8,722.61 is: 12,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.08 : 19,363.01 = 8,722.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.08/19,363.01 = 8,722.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.08x = 19,363.01 × 8,722.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.08x = 168,895,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,895,844.23/14,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.56

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