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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.73, 19,762.83 and 8,032.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.73, 19,762.83 and 8,032.89 is: 11,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.73 : 19,762.83 = 8,032.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.73/19,762.83 = 8,032.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.73x = 19,762.83 × 8,032.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.73x = 158,752,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,752,639.48/14,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.74

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