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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.92, 19,779.48 and 8,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.92, 19,779.48 and 8,045.34 is: 11,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.92 : 19,779.48 = 8,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.92/19,779.48 = 8,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.92x = 19,779.48 × 8,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.92x = 159,132,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,132,641.62/14,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.60

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