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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.84, 19,336.97 and 8,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.84, 19,336.97 and 8,044.36 is: 11,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.84 : 19,336.97 = 8,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.84/19,336.97 = 8,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.84x = 19,336.97 × 8,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.84x = 155,553,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,553,411.08/14,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.78

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