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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.63, 19,364.74 and 8,365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.63, 19,364.74 and 8,365.73 is: 11,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.63 : 19,364.74 = 8,365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.63/19,364.74 = 8,365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.63x = 19,364.74 × 8,365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.63x = 162,000,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,000,068.62/14,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.17

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