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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.14, 19,779.72 and 8,045.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.14, 19,779.72 and 8,045.50 is: 11,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.14 : 19,779.72 = 8,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.14/19,779.72 = 8,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.14x = 19,779.72 × 8,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.14x = 159,137,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,137,737.26/14,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.78

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