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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.16, 19,778.02 and 8,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.16, 19,778.02 and 8,044.20 is: 11,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.16 : 19,778.02 = 8,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.16/19,778.02 = 8,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.16x = 19,778.02 × 8,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.16x = 159,098,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,098,348.48/14,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.02

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