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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.32, 19,329.40 and 8,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.32, 19,329.40 and 8,038.83 is: 11,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.32 : 19,329.40 = 8,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.32/19,329.40 = 8,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.32x = 19,329.40 × 8,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.32x = 155,385,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,385,760.60/14,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.18

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