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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.81, 19,768.58 and 8,037.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.81, 19,768.58 and 8,037.65 is: 11,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.81 : 19,768.58 = 8,037.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.81/19,768.58 = 8,037.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.81x = 19,768.58 × 8,037.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.81x = 158,892,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,892,877.21/14,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.15

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