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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.07, 19,841.37 and 8,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.07, 19,841.37 and 8,004.17 is: 11,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.07 : 19,841.37 = 8,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.07/19,841.37 = 8,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.07x = 19,841.37 × 8,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.07x = 158,813,698.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,813,698.51/14,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.32

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