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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,013.99, 19,340.48 and 8,046.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,013.99, 19,340.48 and 8,046.83 is: 11,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,013.99 : 19,340.48 = 8,046.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,013.99/19,340.48 = 8,046.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,013.99x = 19,340.48 × 8,046.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,013.99x = 155,629,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,629,417.74/14,013.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.29

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