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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.69, 19,762.62 and 8,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.69, 19,762.62 and 8,033.06 is: 11,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.69 : 19,762.62 = 8,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.69/19,762.62 = 8,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.69x = 19,762.62 × 8,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.69x = 158,754,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,754,331.50/14,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.66

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