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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.62, 19,342.05 and 8,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.62, 19,342.05 and 8,044.08 is: 11,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.62 : 19,342.05 = 8,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.62/19,342.05 = 8,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.62x = 19,342.05 × 8,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.62x = 155,588,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,588,997.56/14,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.32

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