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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.96, 19,802.07 and 8,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.96, 19,802.07 and 8,062.74 is: 11,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.96 : 19,802.07 = 8,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.96/19,802.07 = 8,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.96x = 19,802.07 × 8,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.96x = 159,658,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,658,941.87/14,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.09

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