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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.84, 19,767.24 and 8,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.84, 19,767.24 and 8,036.68 is: 11,090.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.84 : 19,767.24 = 8,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.84/19,767.24 = 8,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.84x = 19,767.24 × 8,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.84x = 158,862,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,862,982.36/14,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.81

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