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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,400.57, 19,873.95 and 8,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,400.57, 19,873.95 and 8,029.23 is: 11,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,400.57 : 19,873.95 = 8,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,400.57/19,873.95 = 8,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,400.57x = 19,873.95 × 8,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,400.57x = 159,572,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572,495.49/14,400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.98

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