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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.73, 19,776.65 and 8,045.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.73, 19,776.65 and 8,045.97 is: 11,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.73 : 19,776.65 = 8,045.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.73/19,776.65 = 8,045.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.73x = 19,776.65 × 8,045.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.73x = 159,122,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122,332.60/14,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.25

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