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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.25, 19,768.98 and 8,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.25, 19,768.98 and 8,037.76 is: 11,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.25 : 19,768.98 = 8,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.25/19,768.98 = 8,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.25x = 19,768.98 × 8,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.25x = 158,898,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,898,316.68/14,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.18

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