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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.24, 19,364.60 and 8,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.24, 19,364.60 and 8,723.76 is: 12,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.24 : 19,364.60 = 8,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.24/19,364.60 = 8,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.24x = 19,364.60 × 8,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.24x = 168,932,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932,122.90/14,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.15

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