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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.40, 19,774.41 and 8,041.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.40, 19,774.41 and 8,041.64 is: 11,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.40 : 19,774.41 = 8,041.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.40/19,774.41 = 8,041.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.40x = 19,774.41 × 8,041.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.40x = 159,018,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018,686.43/14,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.37

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