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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,400.51, 19,872.39 and 8,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,400.51, 19,872.39 and 8,027.09 is: 11,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,400.51 : 19,872.39 = 8,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,400.51/19,872.39 = 8,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,400.51x = 19,872.39 × 8,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,400.51x = 159,517,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,517,463.05/14,400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.21

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