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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.49, 19,364.95 and 8,724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.49, 19,364.95 and 8,724.02 is: 12,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.49 : 19,364.95 = 8,724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.49/19,364.95 = 8,724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.49x = 19,364.95 × 8,724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.49x = 168,940,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,940,092.46/14,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.50

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