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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.76, 19,838.43 and 8,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.76, 19,838.43 and 8,088 is: 11,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.76 : 19,838.43 = 8,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.76/19,838.43 = 8,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.76x = 19,838.43 × 8,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.76x = 160,453,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,453,221.84/14,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.37

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