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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.88, 19,780.89 and 8,046.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.88, 19,780.89 and 8,046.39 is: 11,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.88 : 19,780.89 = 8,046.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.88/19,780.89 = 8,046.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.88x = 19,780.89 × 8,046.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.88x = 159,164,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,164,755.49/14,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.09

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