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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.13, 19,779.65 and 8,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.13, 19,779.65 and 8,045.52 is: 11,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.13 : 19,779.65 = 8,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.13/19,779.65 = 8,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.13x = 19,779.65 × 8,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.13x = 159,137,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,137,529.44/14,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.78

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