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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.24, 19,368.74 and 8,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.24, 19,368.74 and 8,726.76 is: 12,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.24 : 19,368.74 = 8,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.24/19,368.74 = 8,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.24x = 19,368.74 × 8,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.24x = 169,026,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,026,345.48/14,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.29

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