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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,331.70, 19,777.74 and 8,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,331.70, 19,777.74 and 8,044.06 is: 11,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,331.70 : 19,777.74 = 8,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,331.70/19,777.74 = 8,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,331.70x = 19,777.74 × 8,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,331.70x = 159,093,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,093,327.22/14,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.80

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