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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.20, 19,365.84 and 8,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.20, 19,365.84 and 8,734.08 is: 12,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.20 : 19,365.84 = 8,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.20/19,365.84 = 8,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.20x = 19,365.84 × 8,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.20x = 169,142,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,142,795.83/14,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,046.18

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