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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.44, 19,775.52 and 8,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.44, 19,775.52 and 8,042.40 is: 11,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.44 : 19,775.52 = 8,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.44/19,775.52 = 8,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.44x = 19,775.52 × 8,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.44x = 159,042,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,042,642.05/14,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.01

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