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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.40, 19,775.79 and 8,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.40, 19,775.79 and 8,042.64 is: 11,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.40 : 19,775.79 = 8,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.40/19,775.79 = 8,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.40x = 19,775.79 × 8,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.40x = 159,049,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,049,559.69/14,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.75

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