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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,331.66, 19,779.52 and 8,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,331.66, 19,779.52 and 8,044.04 is: 11,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,331.66 : 19,779.52 = 8,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,331.66/19,779.52 = 8,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,331.66x = 19,779.52 × 8,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,331.66x = 159,107,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,107,250.06/14,331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.80

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