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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.26, 19,827.98 and 8,080.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.26, 19,827.98 and 8,080.64 is: 11,151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.26 : 19,827.98 = 8,080.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.26/19,827.98 = 8,080.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.26x = 19,827.98 × 8,080.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.26x = 160,222,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,222,768.31/14,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.16

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