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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.98, 19,386.06 and 8,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.98, 19,386.06 and 8,307.75 is: 11,467.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.98 : 19,386.06 = 8,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.98/19,386.06 = 8,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.98x = 19,386.06 × 8,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.98x = 161,054,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,054,539.97/14,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.05

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