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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.82, 19,780.98 and 8,046.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.82, 19,780.98 and 8,046.18 is: 11,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.82 : 19,780.98 = 8,046.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.82/19,780.98 = 8,046.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.82x = 19,780.98 × 8,046.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.82x = 159,161,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,161,325.66/14,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.90

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