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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.31, 19,821.37 and 8,075.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.31, 19,821.37 and 8,075.69 is: 11,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.31 : 19,821.37 = 8,075.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.31/19,821.37 = 8,075.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.31x = 19,821.37 × 8,075.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.31x = 160,071,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,071,239.50/14,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.45

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