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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.92, 19,826.78 and 8,078.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.92, 19,826.78 and 8,078.25 is: 11,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.92 : 19,826.78 = 8,078.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.92/19,826.78 = 8,078.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.92x = 19,826.78 × 8,078.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.92x = 160,165,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,165,645.14/14,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.00

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