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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.82, 19,368.65 and 8,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.82, 19,368.65 and 8,730.59 is: 12,047.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.82 : 19,368.65 = 8,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.82/19,368.65 = 8,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.82x = 19,368.65 × 8,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.82x = 169,099,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,099,666.99/14,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.73

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