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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.98, 19,767.87 and 8,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.98, 19,767.87 and 8,036.22 is: 11,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.98 : 19,767.87 = 8,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.98/19,767.87 = 8,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.98x = 19,767.87 × 8,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.98x = 158,858,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,858,952.25/14,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.42

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