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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.72, 19,775.61 and 8,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.72, 19,775.61 and 8,041.50 is: 11,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.72 : 19,775.61 = 8,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.72/19,775.61 = 8,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.72x = 19,775.61 × 8,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.72x = 159,025,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,025,567.82/14,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.38

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