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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.56, 19,759.44 and 8,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.56, 19,759.44 and 8,032 is: 11,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.56 : 19,759.44 = 8,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.56/19,759.44 = 8,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.56x = 19,759.44 × 8,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.56x = 158,707,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,707,822.08/14,318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.06

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