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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,013.68, 19,337.46 and 8,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,013.68, 19,337.46 and 8,043.92 is: 11,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,013.68 : 19,337.46 = 8,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,013.68/19,337.46 = 8,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,013.68x = 19,337.46 × 8,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,013.68x = 155,548,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,548,981.24/14,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.80

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