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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.18, 19,367.91 and 8,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.18, 19,367.91 and 8,729.70 is: 12,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.18 : 19,367.91 = 8,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.18/19,367.91 = 8,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.18x = 19,367.91 × 8,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.18x = 169,076,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,076,043.93/14,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.31

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