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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.02, 19,367.01 and 8,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.02, 19,367.01 and 8,725.74 is: 12,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.02 : 19,367.01 = 8,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.02/19,367.01 = 8,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.02x = 19,367.01 × 8,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.02x = 168,991,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,991,493.84/14,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.70

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