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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.68, 19,755.90 and 8,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.68, 19,755.90 and 8,027.84 is: 11,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.68 : 19,755.90 = 8,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.68/19,755.90 = 8,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.68x = 19,755.90 × 8,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.68x = 158,597,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,597,105.48/14,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.79

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