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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.18, 19,380.69 and 8,732.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.18, 19,380.69 and 8,732.83 is: 12,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.18 : 19,380.69 = 8,732.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.18/19,380.69 = 8,732.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.18x = 19,380.69 × 8,732.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.18x = 169,248,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,248,271.05/14,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.71

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