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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.08, 19,763.10 and 8,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.08, 19,763.10 and 8,033.44 is: 11,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.08 : 19,763.10 = 8,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.08/19,763.10 = 8,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.08x = 19,763.10 × 8,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.08x = 158,765,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,765,678.06/14,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.15

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