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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.24, 19,803.72 and 8,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.24, 19,803.72 and 8,063.20 is: 11,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.24 : 19,803.72 = 8,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.24/19,803.72 = 8,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.24x = 19,803.72 × 8,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.24x = 159,681,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,681,355.10/14,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.43

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