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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.51, 19,359.34 and 8,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.51, 19,359.34 and 8,992.72 is: 12,409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.51 : 19,359.34 = 8,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.51/19,359.34 = 8,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.51x = 19,359.34 × 8,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.51x = 174,093,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,093,125.72/14,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.95

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