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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.29, 19,837.91 and 8,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.29, 19,837.91 and 8,088.26 is: 11,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.29 : 19,837.91 = 8,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.29/19,837.91 = 8,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.29x = 19,837.91 × 8,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.29x = 160,454,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,454,094.97/14,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.03

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