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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.50, 19,778.99 and 8,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.50, 19,778.99 and 8,045.01 is: 11,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.50 : 19,778.99 = 8,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.50/19,778.99 = 8,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.50x = 19,778.99 × 8,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.50x = 159,122,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122,172.34/14,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.19

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