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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,403.79, 19,875.45 and 8,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,403.79, 19,875.45 and 8,028.82 is: 11,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,403.79 : 19,875.45 = 8,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,403.79/19,875.45 = 8,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,403.79x = 19,875.45 × 8,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,403.79x = 159,576,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576,410.47/14,403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.78

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