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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,334.06, 19,782.90 and 8,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,334.06, 19,782.90 and 8,046.44 is: 11,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,334.06 : 19,782.90 = 8,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,334.06/19,782.90 = 8,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,334.06x = 19,782.90 × 8,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,334.06x = 159,181,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,181,893.15/14,334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.15

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