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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.33, 19,364.73 and 8,723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.33, 19,364.73 and 8,723.86 is: 12,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.33 : 19,364.73 = 8,723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.33/19,364.73 = 8,723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.33x = 19,364.73 × 8,723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.33x = 168,935,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,935,193.46/14,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.29

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