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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.08, 19,874.77 and 8,028.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.08, 19,874.77 and 8,028.73 is: 11,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.08 : 19,874.77 = 8,028.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.08/19,874.77 = 8,028.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.08x = 19,874.77 × 8,028.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.08x = 159,569,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,569,162.14/14,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.59

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