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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.77, 19,886.90 and 8,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.77, 19,886.90 and 8,037.96 is: 11,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.77 : 19,886.90 = 8,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.77/19,886.90 = 8,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.77x = 19,886.90 × 8,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.77x = 159,850,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,850,066.53/14,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.40

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