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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.66, 19,871.84 and 8,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.66, 19,871.84 and 8,026.90 is: 11,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.66 : 19,871.84 = 8,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.66/19,871.84 = 8,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.66x = 19,871.84 × 8,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.66x = 159,509,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,509,272.50/14,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.29

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