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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.08, 19,322.87 and 8,336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.08, 19,322.87 and 8,336.97 is: 11,502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.08 : 19,322.87 = 8,336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.08/19,322.87 = 8,336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.08x = 19,322.87 × 8,336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.08x = 161,094,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,094,145.82/14,005.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.55

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