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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.48, 19,767.18 and 8,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.48, 19,767.18 and 8,035.72 is: 11,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.48 : 19,767.18 = 8,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.48/19,767.18 = 8,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.48x = 19,767.18 × 8,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.48x = 158,843,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,843,523.67/14,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.73

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