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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.58, 19,873.03 and 8,026.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.58, 19,873.03 and 8,026.75 is: 11,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.58 : 19,873.03 = 8,026.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.58/19,873.03 = 8,026.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.58x = 19,873.03 × 8,026.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.58x = 159,515,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,515,843.55/14,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.81

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