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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.23, 19,512.36 and 8,763.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.23, 19,512.36 and 8,763.21 is: 12,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.23 : 19,512.36 = 8,763.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.23/19,512.36 = 8,763.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.23x = 19,512.36 × 8,763.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.23x = 170,990,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,990,908.28/14,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.95

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