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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.27, 19,786.36 and 8,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.27, 19,786.36 and 8,052.24 is: 11,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.27 : 19,786.36 = 8,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.27/19,786.36 = 8,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.27x = 19,786.36 × 8,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.27x = 159,324,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,324,499.32/14,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.29

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