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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.76, 19,855.70 and 8,014.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.76, 19,855.70 and 8,014.71 is: 11,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.76 : 19,855.70 = 8,014.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.76/19,855.70 = 8,014.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.76x = 19,855.70 × 8,014.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.76x = 159,137,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,137,637.27/14,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.63

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