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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.27, 19,818.72 and 8,076.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.27, 19,818.72 and 8,076.51 is: 11,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.27 : 19,818.72 = 8,076.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.27/19,818.72 = 8,076.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.27x = 19,818.72 × 8,076.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.27x = 160,066,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,066,090.27/14,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.35

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