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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.34, 19,757.91 and 8,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.34, 19,757.91 and 8,029.66 is: 11,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.34 : 19,757.91 = 8,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.34/19,757.91 = 8,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.34x = 19,757.91 × 8,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.34x = 158,649,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,649,299.61/14,317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.92

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