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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.44, 19,817.32 and 8,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.44, 19,817.32 and 8,072.82 is: 11,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.44 : 19,817.32 = 8,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.44/19,817.32 = 8,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.44x = 19,817.32 × 8,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.44x = 159,981,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,981,657.24/14,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.44

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