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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.92, 19,882.26 and 8,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.92, 19,882.26 and 8,035.20 is: 11,088.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.92 : 19,882.26 = 8,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.92/19,882.26 = 8,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.92x = 19,882.26 × 8,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.92x = 159,757,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,757,935.55/14,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.20

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