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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.26, 19,840.26 and 8,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.26, 19,840.26 and 8,003.87 is: 11,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.26 : 19,840.26 = 8,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.26/19,840.26 = 8,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.26x = 19,840.26 × 8,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.26x = 158,798,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,798,861.81/14,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.14

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