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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.83, 19,364.04 and 8,723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.83, 19,364.04 and 8,723.36 is: 12,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.83 : 19,364.04 = 8,723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.83/19,364.04 = 8,723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.83x = 19,364.04 × 8,723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.83x = 168,919,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,919,395.15/14,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.59

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