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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.08, 19,364.39 and 8,723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.08, 19,364.39 and 8,723.61 is: 12,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.08 : 19,364.39 = 8,723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.08/19,364.39 = 8,723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.08x = 19,364.39 × 8,723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.08x = 168,927,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,927,386.25/14,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.95

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