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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.34, 19,777.55 and 8,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.34, 19,777.55 and 8,043.50 is: 11,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.34 : 19,777.55 = 8,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.34/19,777.55 = 8,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.34x = 19,777.55 × 8,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.34x = 159,080,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,080,683.21/14,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.42

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