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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.20, 19,327.12 and 8,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.20, 19,327.12 and 8,037.20 is: 11,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.20 : 19,327.12 = 8,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.20/19,327.12 = 8,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.20x = 19,327.12 × 8,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.20x = 155,335,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,335,812.14/14,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.09

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