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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.72, 19,759.44 and 8,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.72, 19,759.44 and 8,030.50 is: 11,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.72 : 19,759.44 = 8,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.72/19,759.44 = 8,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.72x = 19,759.44 × 8,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.72x = 158,678,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678,182.92/14,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.64

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