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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.51, 19,334.58 and 8,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.51, 19,334.58 and 8,044.27 is: 11,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.51 : 19,334.58 = 8,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.51/19,334.58 = 8,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.51x = 19,334.58 × 8,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.51x = 155,532,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,532,581.86/14,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.72

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