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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.17, 19,767.78 and 8,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.17, 19,767.78 and 8,035.50 is: 11,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.17 : 19,767.78 = 8,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.17/19,767.78 = 8,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.17x = 19,767.78 × 8,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.17x = 158,843,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,843,996.19/14,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.00

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