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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.62, 19,342.36 and 8,047.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.62, 19,342.36 and 8,047.95 is: 11,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.62 : 19,342.36 = 8,047.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.62/19,342.36 = 8,047.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.62x = 19,342.36 × 8,047.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.62x = 155,666,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,666,346.16/14,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.63

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