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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.12, 19,777.14 and 8,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.12, 19,777.14 and 8,044.36 is: 11,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.12 : 19,777.14 = 8,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.12/19,777.14 = 8,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.12x = 19,777.14 × 8,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.12x = 159,094,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,094,433.93/14,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.55

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