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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.82, 19,327.98 and 8,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.82, 19,327.98 and 8,037.82 is: 11,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.82 : 19,327.98 = 8,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.82/19,327.98 = 8,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.82x = 19,327.98 × 8,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.82x = 155,354,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,354,824.20/14,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.95

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