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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.66, 19,888.05 and 8,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.66, 19,888.05 and 8,038.26 is: 11,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.66 : 19,888.05 = 8,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.66/19,888.05 = 8,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.66x = 19,888.05 × 8,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.66x = 159,865,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,865,316.79/14,411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.78

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