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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.74, 19,365.29 and 8,724.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.74, 19,365.29 and 8,724.27 is: 12,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.74 : 19,365.29 = 8,724.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.74/19,365.29 = 8,724.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.74x = 19,365.29 × 8,724.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.74x = 168,947,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,947,943.57/14,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.85

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