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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.64, 19,826.46 and 8,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.64, 19,826.46 and 8,078.12 is: 11,148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.64 : 19,826.46 = 8,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.64/19,826.46 = 8,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.64x = 19,826.46 × 8,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.64x = 160,160,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,160,523.06/14,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,148.86

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