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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.77, 19,995.62 and 8,202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.77, 19,995.62 and 8,202.09 is: 11,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.77 : 19,995.62 = 8,202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.77/19,995.62 = 8,202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.77x = 19,995.62 × 8,202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.77x = 164,005,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005,833.84/14,488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,319.51

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