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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.76, 19,908.85 and 8,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.76, 19,908.85 and 8,052.99 is: 11,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.76 : 19,908.85 = 8,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.76/19,908.85 = 8,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.76x = 19,908.85 × 8,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.76x = 160,325,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,325,670.42/14,426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.07

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