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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.68, 19,392.42 and 8,741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.68, 19,392.42 and 8,741.33 is: 12,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.68 : 19,392.42 = 8,741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.68/19,392.42 = 8,741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.68x = 19,392.42 × 8,741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.68x = 169,515,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,515,542.72/14,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,065.44

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