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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.60, 19,775.94 and 8,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.60, 19,775.94 and 8,045 is: 11,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.60 : 19,775.94 = 8,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.60/19,775.94 = 8,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.60x = 19,775.94 × 8,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.60x = 159,097,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,097,437.30/14,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.94

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