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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.43, 19,775.90 and 8,042.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.43, 19,775.90 and 8,042.85 is: 11,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.43 : 19,775.90 = 8,042.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.43/19,775.90 = 8,042.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.43x = 19,775.90 × 8,042.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.43x = 159,054,557.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,054,557.10/14,330.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.08

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