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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.46, 19,822.68 and 8,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.46, 19,822.68 and 8,075.88 is: 11,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.46 : 19,822.68 = 8,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.46/19,822.68 = 8,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.46x = 19,822.68 × 8,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.46x = 160,085,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,085,584.96/14,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,145.34

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