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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.46, 19,761.99 and 8,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.46, 19,761.99 and 8,032.70 is: 11,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.46 : 19,761.99 = 8,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.46/19,761.99 = 8,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.46x = 19,761.99 × 8,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.46x = 158,742,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,742,137.07/14,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.99

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