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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.27, 19,909.54 and 8,053.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.27, 19,909.54 and 8,053.49 is: 11,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.27 : 19,909.54 = 8,053.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.27/19,909.54 = 8,053.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.27x = 19,909.54 × 8,053.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.27x = 160,341,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,341,181.75/14,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.76

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