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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.81, 19,887.07 and 8,037.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.81, 19,887.07 and 8,037.98 is: 11,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.81 : 19,887.07 = 8,037.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.81/19,887.07 = 8,037.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.81x = 19,887.07 × 8,037.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.81x = 159,851,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,851,952.90/14,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.50

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