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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.68, 19,327.86 and 8,038.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.68, 19,327.86 and 8,038.22 is: 11,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.68 : 19,327.86 = 8,038.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.68/19,327.86 = 8,038.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.68x = 19,327.86 × 8,038.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.68x = 155,361,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,361,494.17/14,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.55

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