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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.62, 19,340.98 and 8,046.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.62, 19,340.98 and 8,046.95 is: 11,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.62 : 19,340.98 = 8,046.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.62/19,340.98 = 8,046.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.62x = 19,340.98 × 8,046.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.62x = 155,635,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635,782.19/14,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.24

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