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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.12, 19,647.29 and 8,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.12, 19,647.29 and 8,573.93 is: 11,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.12 : 19,647.29 = 8,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.12/19,647.29 = 8,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.12x = 19,647.29 × 8,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.12x = 168,454,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,454,489.15/14,243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.08

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