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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.27, 19,363.26 and 8,722.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.27, 19,363.26 and 8,722.79 is: 12,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.27 : 19,363.26 = 8,722.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.27/19,363.26 = 8,722.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.27x = 19,363.26 × 8,722.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.27x = 168,901,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,901,731.81/14,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.82

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