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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.14, 19,776.15 and 8,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.14, 19,776.15 and 8,043.30 is: 11,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.14 : 19,776.15 = 8,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.14/19,776.15 = 8,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.14x = 19,776.15 × 8,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.14x = 159,065,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,065,507.30/14,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.52

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