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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.62, 19,327.41 and 8,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.62, 19,327.41 and 8,037.42 is: 11,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.62 : 19,327.41 = 8,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.62/19,327.41 = 8,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.62x = 19,327.41 × 8,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.62x = 155,342,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,342,511.68/14,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.82

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