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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.33, 19,395.45 and 8,087.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.33, 19,395.45 and 8,087.45 is: 11,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.33 : 19,395.45 = 8,087.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.33/19,395.45 = 8,087.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.33x = 19,395.45 × 8,087.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.33x = 156,859,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,859,635.13/14,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.54

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