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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.48, 19,323.86 and 8,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.48, 19,323.86 and 8,035.24 is: 11,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.48 : 19,323.86 = 8,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.48/19,323.86 = 8,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.48x = 19,323.86 × 8,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.48x = 155,271,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,271,852.83/14,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.88

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