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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.14, 19,777.53 and 8,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.14, 19,777.53 and 8,044.30 is: 11,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.14 : 19,777.53 = 8,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.14/19,777.53 = 8,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.14x = 19,777.53 × 8,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.14x = 159,096,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,096,384.58/14,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.90

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