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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.02, 19,843.95 and 8,714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.02, 19,843.95 and 8,714.26 is: 12,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.02 : 19,843.95 = 8,714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.02/19,843.95 = 8,714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.02x = 19,843.95 × 8,714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.02x = 172,925,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,925,339.73/14,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.23

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