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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046, 19,383.55 and 8,078.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046, 19,383.55 and 8,078.02 is: 11,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046 : 19,383.55 = 8,078.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046/19,383.55 = 8,078.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046x = 19,383.55 × 8,078.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046x = 156,580,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,580,704.57/14,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,147.71

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