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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.31, 19,923.09 and 8,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.31, 19,923.09 and 8,063.73 is: 11,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.31 : 19,923.09 = 8,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.31/19,923.09 = 8,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.31x = 19,923.09 × 8,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.31x = 160,654,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,654,418.53/14,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.73

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