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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.49, 19,367.70 and 8,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.49, 19,367.70 and 8,726.02 is: 12,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.49 : 19,367.70 = 8,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.49/19,367.70 = 8,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.49x = 19,367.70 × 8,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.49x = 169,002,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,002,840.72/14,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.26

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