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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.44, 19,837.78 and 8,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.44, 19,837.78 and 8,001.74 is: 11,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.44 : 19,837.78 = 8,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.44/19,837.78 = 8,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.44x = 19,837.78 × 8,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.44x = 158,736,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,736,757.74/14,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.22

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