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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.23, 19,342.35 and 8,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.23, 19,342.35 and 8,049.80 is: 11,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.23 : 19,342.35 = 8,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.23/19,342.35 = 8,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.23x = 19,342.35 × 8,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.23x = 155,701,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,701,952.32/14,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.90

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