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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.69, 19,759.75 and 8,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.69, 19,759.75 and 8,031.20 is: 11,083.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.69 : 19,759.75 = 8,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.69/19,759.75 = 8,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.69x = 19,759.75 × 8,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.69x = 158,694,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,694,504.20/14,318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,083.03

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