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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.48, 19,775.46 and 8,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.48, 19,775.46 and 8,041.72 is: 11,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.48 : 19,775.46 = 8,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.48/19,775.46 = 8,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.48x = 19,775.46 × 8,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.48x = 159,028,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,028,712.19/14,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.01

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