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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.32, 19,376.23 and 8,736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.32, 19,376.23 and 8,736.09 is: 12,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.32 : 19,376.23 = 8,736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.32/19,376.23 = 8,736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.32x = 19,376.23 × 8,736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.32x = 169,272,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,272,489.14/14,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.31

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