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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.84, 19,764.48 and 8,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.84, 19,764.48 and 8,034.68 is: 11,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.84 : 19,764.48 = 8,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.84/19,764.48 = 8,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.84x = 19,764.48 × 8,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.84x = 158,801,272.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,801,272.17/14,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.05

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