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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.74, 19,363.91 and 8,723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.74, 19,363.91 and 8,723.26 is: 12,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.74 : 19,363.91 = 8,723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.74/19,363.91 = 8,723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.74x = 19,363.91 × 8,723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.74x = 168,916,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,916,451.20/14,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.46

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