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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.68, 19,819.98 and 8,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.68, 19,819.98 and 8,075.64 is: 11,144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.68 : 19,819.98 = 8,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.68/19,819.98 = 8,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.68x = 19,819.98 × 8,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.68x = 160,059,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,059,023.29/14,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.09

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