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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.59, 19,777.89 and 8,043.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.59, 19,777.89 and 8,043.75 is: 11,099.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.59 : 19,777.89 = 8,043.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.59/19,777.89 = 8,043.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.59x = 19,777.89 × 8,043.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.59x = 159,088,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,088,402.69/14,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.77

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