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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.88, 19,758.69 and 8,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.88, 19,758.69 and 8,030.25 is: 11,081.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.88 : 19,758.69 = 8,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.88/19,758.69 = 8,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.88x = 19,758.69 × 8,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.88x = 158,667,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,667,220.37/14,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.76

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