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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,102.49, 19,458.96 and 8,049.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,102.49, 19,458.96 and 8,049.97 is: 11,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,102.49 : 19,458.96 = 8,049.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,102.49/19,458.96 = 8,049.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,102.49x = 19,458.96 × 8,049.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,102.49x = 156,644,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,644,044.23/14,102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.55

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