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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.94, 19,779.45 and 8,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.94, 19,779.45 and 8,047.34 is: 11,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.94 : 19,779.45 = 8,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.94/19,779.45 = 8,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.94x = 19,779.45 × 8,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.94x = 159,171,959.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,171,959.16/14,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.33

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