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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.66, 19,782.28 and 8,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.66, 19,782.28 and 8,046.04 is: 11,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.66 : 19,782.28 = 8,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.66/19,782.28 = 8,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.66x = 19,782.28 × 8,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.66x = 159,169,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,169,016.17/14,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.56

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