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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.94, 19,838.47 and 8,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.94, 19,838.47 and 8,002.24 is: 11,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.94 : 19,838.47 = 8,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.94/19,838.47 = 8,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.94x = 19,838.47 × 8,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.94x = 158,752,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,752,198.17/14,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.91

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