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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.03, 19,736.80 and 8,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.03, 19,736.80 and 8,713.03 is: 12,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.03 : 19,736.80 = 8,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.03/19,736.80 = 8,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.03x = 19,736.80 × 8,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.03x = 171,967,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,967,330.50/14,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.98

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