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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.73, 19,418.96 and 10,723.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.73, 19,418.96 and 10,723.69 is: 14,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.73 : 19,418.96 = 10,723.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.73/19,418.96 = 10,723.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.73x = 19,418.96 × 10,723.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.73x = 208,242,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242,885.42/14,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,782.92

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