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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.74, 19,841.10 and 8,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.74, 19,841.10 and 8,005.26 is: 11,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.74 : 19,841.10 = 8,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.74/19,841.10 = 8,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.74x = 19,841.10 × 8,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.74x = 158,833,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,833,164.19/14,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.16

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