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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.56, 19,821.42 and 8,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.56, 19,821.42 and 8,075.88 is: 11,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.56 : 19,821.42 = 8,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.56/19,821.42 = 8,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.56x = 19,821.42 × 8,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.56x = 160,075,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,075,409.35/14,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.33

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