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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.10, 19,767.58 and 8,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.10, 19,767.58 and 8,036.42 is: 11,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.10 : 19,767.58 = 8,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.10/19,767.58 = 8,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.10x = 19,767.58 × 8,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.10x = 158,860,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,860,456.33/14,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.21

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