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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.58, 19,781.52 and 8,046.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.58, 19,781.52 and 8,046.98 is: 11,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.58 : 19,781.52 = 8,046.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.58/19,781.52 = 8,046.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.58x = 19,781.52 × 8,046.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.58x = 159,181,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,181,495.81/14,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.27

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