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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.76, 19,768.32 and 8,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.76, 19,768.32 and 8,037 is: 11,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.76 : 19,768.32 = 8,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.76/19,768.32 = 8,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.76x = 19,768.32 × 8,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.76x = 158,877,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,877,987.84/14,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.14

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