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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.96, 19,383.02 and 8,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.96, 19,383.02 and 8,734.76 is: 12,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.96 : 19,383.02 = 8,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.96/19,383.02 = 8,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.96x = 19,383.02 × 8,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.96x = 169,306,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,306,027.78/14,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.29

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