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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.78, 19,752.76 and 8,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.78, 19,752.76 and 8,026.16 is: 11,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.78 : 19,752.76 = 8,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.78/19,752.76 = 8,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.78x = 19,752.76 × 8,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.78x = 158,538,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,538,723.47/14,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,075.95

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