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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.99, 19,365.64 and 8,724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.99, 19,365.64 and 8,724.51 is: 12,044.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.99 : 19,365.64 = 8,724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.99/19,365.64 = 8,724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.99x = 19,365.64 × 8,724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.99x = 168,955,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,955,676.21/14,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.19

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