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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.75, 19,757.52 and 8,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.75, 19,757.52 and 8,029.53 is: 11,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.75 : 19,757.52 = 8,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.75/19,757.52 = 8,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.75x = 19,757.52 × 8,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.75x = 158,643,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,643,599.57/14,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.98

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