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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.26, 19,885.76 and 8,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.26, 19,885.76 and 8,037.05 is: 11,090.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.26 : 19,885.76 = 8,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.26/19,885.76 = 8,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.26x = 19,885.76 × 8,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.26x = 159,822,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,822,847.41/14,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.91

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