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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.56, 19,774.74 and 8,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.56, 19,774.74 and 8,041.92 is: 11,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.56 : 19,774.74 = 8,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.56/19,774.74 = 8,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.56x = 19,774.74 × 8,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.56x = 159,026,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,026,877.10/14,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.82

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