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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.66, 19,874.84 and 8,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.66, 19,874.84 and 8,029.04 is: 11,079.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.66 : 19,874.84 = 8,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.66/19,874.84 = 8,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.66x = 19,874.84 × 8,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.66x = 159,575,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,575,745.83/14,402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.61

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