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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.45, 19,882.61 and 8,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.45, 19,882.61 and 8,034.08 is: 11,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.45 : 19,882.61 = 8,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.45/19,882.61 = 8,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.45x = 19,882.61 × 8,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.45x = 159,738,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,738,339.77/14,406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.97

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