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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.68, 19,393.80 and 8,742.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.68, 19,393.80 and 8,742.33 is: 12,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.68 : 19,393.80 = 8,742.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.68/19,393.80 = 8,742.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.68x = 19,393.80 × 8,742.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.68x = 169,546,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,546,999.55/14,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.82

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