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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.82, 19,911.40 and 8,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.82, 19,911.40 and 8,055.67 is: 11,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.82 : 19,911.40 = 8,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.82/19,911.40 = 8,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.82x = 19,911.40 × 8,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.82x = 160,399,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,399,527.80/14,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.38

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