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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.79, 19,838.45 and 8,002.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.79, 19,838.45 and 8,002.29 is: 11,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.79 : 19,838.45 = 8,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.79/19,838.45 = 8,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.79x = 19,838.45 × 8,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.79x = 158,752,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,752,990.04/14,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.08

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