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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.08, 19,774.14 and 8,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.08, 19,774.14 and 8,041.44 is: 11,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.08 : 19,774.14 = 8,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.08/19,774.14 = 8,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.08x = 19,774.14 × 8,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.08x = 159,012,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,012,560.36/14,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.19

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