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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.58, 19,938.81 and 8,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.58, 19,938.81 and 8,075.26 is: 11,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.58 : 19,938.81 = 8,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.58/19,938.81 = 8,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.58x = 19,938.81 × 8,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.58x = 161,011,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,011,074.84/14,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.73

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