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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.52, 19,755.48 and 8,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.52, 19,755.48 and 8,027.68 is: 11,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.52 : 19,755.48 = 8,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.52/19,755.48 = 8,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.52x = 19,755.48 × 8,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.52x = 158,590,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,590,671.69/14,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.46

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