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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.73, 19,780.70 and 8,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.73, 19,780.70 and 8,046.11 is: 11,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.73 : 19,780.70 = 8,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.73/19,780.70 = 8,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.73x = 19,780.70 × 8,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.73x = 159,157,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,157,548.94/14,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.71

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