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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.96, 19,803.40 and 8,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.96, 19,803.40 and 8,062.55 is: 11,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.96 : 19,803.40 = 8,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.96/19,803.40 = 8,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.96x = 19,803.40 × 8,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.96x = 159,665,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,665,803.65/14,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.35

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