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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.79, 19,353.44 and 8,057.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.79, 19,353.44 and 8,057.33 is: 11,119.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.79 : 19,353.44 = 8,057.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.79/19,353.44 = 8,057.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.79x = 19,353.44 × 8,057.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.79x = 155,937,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,937,052.72/14,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.47

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