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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.50, 19,774.74 and 8,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.50, 19,774.74 and 8,042.04 is: 11,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.50 : 19,774.74 = 8,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.50/19,774.74 = 8,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.50x = 19,774.74 × 8,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.50x = 159,029,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,029,250.07/14,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.03

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