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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.52, 19,381.30 and 8,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.52, 19,381.30 and 8,076.24 is: 11,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.52 : 19,381.30 = 8,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.52/19,381.30 = 8,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.52x = 19,381.30 × 8,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.52x = 156,528,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,528,030.31/14,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.13

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