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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.59, 19,847.75 and 8,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.59, 19,847.75 and 8,009.01 is: 11,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.59 : 19,847.75 = 8,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.59/19,847.75 = 8,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.59x = 19,847.75 × 8,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.59x = 158,960,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960,788.18/14,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.31

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