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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.76, 19,782.52 and 8,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.76, 19,782.52 and 8,046.48 is: 11,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.76 : 19,782.52 = 8,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.76/19,782.52 = 8,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.76x = 19,782.52 × 8,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.76x = 159,179,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,179,651.53/14,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.23

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