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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.76, 19,886.92 and 8,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.76, 19,886.92 and 8,037.74 is: 11,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.76 : 19,886.92 = 8,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.76/19,886.92 = 8,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.76x = 19,886.92 × 8,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.76x = 159,845,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,845,892.36/14,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.12

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