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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.63, 19,855.33 and 8,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.63, 19,855.33 and 8,100 is: 11,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.63 : 19,855.33 = 8,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.63/19,855.33 = 8,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.63x = 19,855.33 × 8,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.63x = 160,828,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,828,152.75/14,387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.23

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