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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.19, 19,887.41 and 8,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.19, 19,887.41 and 8,037.79 is: 11,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.19 : 19,887.41 = 8,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.19/19,887.41 = 8,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.19x = 19,887.41 × 8,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.19x = 159,850,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,850,825.22/14,411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.13

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