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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.09, 19,750.74 and 8,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.09, 19,750.74 and 8,024.06 is: 11,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.09 : 19,750.74 = 8,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.09/19,750.74 = 8,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.09x = 19,750.74 × 8,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.09x = 158,481,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,481,142.09/14,312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.23

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