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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.26, 19,838.88 and 8,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.26, 19,838.88 and 8,002.87 is: 11,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.26 : 19,838.88 = 8,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.26/19,838.88 = 8,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.26x = 19,838.88 × 8,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.26x = 158,767,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,767,927.99/14,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.76

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