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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.63, 19,882.58 and 8,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.63, 19,882.58 and 8,034.23 is: 11,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.63 : 19,882.58 = 8,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.63/19,882.58 = 8,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.63x = 19,882.58 × 8,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.63x = 159,741,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,741,081.13/14,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.03

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