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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.90, 19,779.24 and 8,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.90, 19,779.24 and 8,045.14 is: 11,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.90 : 19,779.24 = 8,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.90/19,779.24 = 8,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.90x = 19,779.24 × 8,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.90x = 159,126,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,126,754.89/14,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.20

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