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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.01, 19,779.62 and 8,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.01, 19,779.62 and 8,045.38 is: 11,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.01 : 19,779.62 = 8,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.01/19,779.62 = 8,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.01x = 19,779.62 × 8,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.01x = 159,134,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,134,559.16/14,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.66

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