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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.76, 19,859.18 and 8,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.76, 19,859.18 and 8,017.63 is: 11,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.76 : 19,859.18 = 8,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.76/19,859.18 = 8,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.76x = 19,859.18 × 8,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.76x = 159,223,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,223,579.32/14,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.29

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