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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.59, 19,840.01 and 8,088.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.59, 19,840.01 and 8,088.75 is: 11,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.59 : 19,840.01 = 8,088.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.59/19,840.01 = 8,088.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.59x = 19,840.01 × 8,088.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.59x = 160,480,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,480,840.44/14,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.87

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