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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.41, 19,758.02 and 8,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.41, 19,758.02 and 8,029.79 is: 11,081.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.41 : 19,758.02 = 8,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.41/19,758.02 = 8,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.41x = 19,758.02 × 8,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.41x = 158,652,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,652,612.48/14,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.10

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