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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.52, 19,908.88 and 8,053.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.52, 19,908.88 and 8,053.63 is: 11,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.52 : 19,908.88 = 8,053.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.52/19,908.88 = 8,053.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.52x = 19,908.88 × 8,053.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.52x = 160,338,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338,753.23/14,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.40

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