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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.24, 19,375.66 and 8,731.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.24, 19,375.66 and 8,731.76 is: 12,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.24 : 19,375.66 = 8,731.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.24/19,375.66 = 8,731.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.24x = 19,375.66 × 8,731.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.24x = 169,183,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,183,612.96/14,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.20

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