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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.95, 19,780.85 and 8,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.95, 19,780.85 and 8,046.32 is: 11,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.95 : 19,780.85 = 8,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.95/19,780.85 = 8,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.95x = 19,780.85 × 8,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.95x = 159,163,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,163,008.74/14,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.92

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