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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.91, 19,886.66 and 8,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.91, 19,886.66 and 8,037.01 is: 11,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.91 : 19,886.66 = 8,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.91/19,886.66 = 8,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.91x = 19,886.66 × 8,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.91x = 159,829,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,829,233.44/14,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.08

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