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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.34, 19,756.53 and 8,028.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.34, 19,756.53 and 8,028.66 is: 11,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.34 : 19,756.53 = 8,028.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.34/19,756.53 = 8,028.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.34x = 19,756.53 × 8,028.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.34x = 158,618,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,618,462.15/14,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.54

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