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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.68, 19,765.38 and 8,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.68, 19,765.38 and 8,035.06 is: 11,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.68 : 19,765.38 = 8,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.68/19,765.38 = 8,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.68x = 19,765.38 × 8,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.68x = 158,816,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,816,014.22/14,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.43

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