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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.78, 19,737.03 and 8,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.78, 19,737.03 and 8,335.42 is: 11,502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.78 : 19,737.03 = 8,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.78/19,737.03 = 8,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.78x = 19,737.03 × 8,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.78x = 164,516,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,516,434.60/14,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.41

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