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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.49, 19,369.08 and 8,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.49, 19,369.08 and 8,727.02 is: 12,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.49 : 19,369.08 = 8,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.49/19,369.08 = 8,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.49x = 19,369.08 × 8,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.49x = 169,034,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,034,348.54/14,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.64

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