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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.56, 19,782.18 and 8,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.56, 19,782.18 and 8,045.94 is: 11,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.56 : 19,782.18 = 8,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.56/19,782.18 = 8,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.56x = 19,782.18 × 8,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.56x = 159,166,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,166,233.35/14,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.45

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