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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006, 19,327.82 and 8,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006, 19,327.82 and 8,037.56 is: 11,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006 : 19,327.82 = 8,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006/19,327.82 = 8,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006x = 19,327.82 × 8,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006x = 155,348,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,348,512.92/14,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.57

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