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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.86, 19,744.44 and 8,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.86, 19,744.44 and 8,341.02 is: 11,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.86 : 19,744.44 = 8,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.86/19,744.44 = 8,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.86x = 19,744.44 × 8,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.86x = 164,688,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,688,768.93/14,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.98

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