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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.72, 19,769.52 and 8,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.72, 19,769.52 and 8,038.08 is: 11,092.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.72 : 19,769.52 = 8,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.72/19,769.52 = 8,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.72x = 19,769.52 × 8,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.72x = 158,908,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,908,983.32/14,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.57

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