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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.67, 19,885.30 and 8,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.67, 19,885.30 and 8,036.27 is: 11,090.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.67 : 19,885.30 = 8,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.67/19,885.30 = 8,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.67x = 19,885.30 × 8,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.67x = 159,803,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,803,602.80/14,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.03

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