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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.08, 19,873.40 and 8,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.08, 19,873.40 and 8,027.73 is: 11,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.08 : 19,873.40 = 8,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.08/19,873.40 = 8,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.08x = 19,873.40 × 8,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.08x = 159,538,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,538,249.24/14,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.21

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