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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.08, 19,777.98 and 8,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.08, 19,777.98 and 8,365.24 is: 11,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.08 : 19,777.98 = 8,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.08/19,777.98 = 8,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.08x = 19,777.98 × 8,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.08x = 165,447,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,447,549.42/14,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.47

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