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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.72, 19,883.01 and 8,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.72, 19,883.01 and 8,034.25 is: 11,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.72 : 19,883.01 = 8,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.72/19,883.01 = 8,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.72x = 19,883.01 × 8,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.72x = 159,745,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,745,032.92/14,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.46

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