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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.08, 19,936.74 and 8,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.08, 19,936.74 and 8,073.76 is: 11,141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.08 : 19,936.74 = 8,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.08/19,936.74 = 8,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.08x = 19,936.74 × 8,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.08x = 160,964,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,964,453.94/14,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.66

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