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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.02, 19,339.84 and 8,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.02, 19,339.84 and 8,042.49 is: 11,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.02 : 19,339.84 = 8,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.02/19,339.84 = 8,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.02x = 19,339.84 × 8,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.02x = 155,540,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,540,469.80/14,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.13

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