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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.48, 19,772.70 and 8,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.48, 19,772.70 and 8,039.72 is: 11,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.48 : 19,772.70 = 8,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.48/19,772.70 = 8,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.48x = 19,772.70 × 8,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.48x = 158,966,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,966,971.64/14,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.25

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