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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.58, 19,936.02 and 8,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.58, 19,936.02 and 8,073.27 is: 11,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.58 : 19,936.02 = 8,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.58/19,936.02 = 8,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.58x = 19,936.02 × 8,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.58x = 160,948,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,948,872.19/14,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.97

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