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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.13, 19,473.62 and 8,732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.13, 19,473.62 and 8,732.43 is: 12,053.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.13 : 19,473.62 = 8,732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.13/19,473.62 = 8,732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.13x = 19,473.62 × 8,732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.13x = 170,051,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,051,979.83/14,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.47

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