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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.59, 19,782.03 and 8,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.59, 19,782.03 and 8,046.75 is: 11,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.59 : 19,782.03 = 8,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.59/19,782.03 = 8,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.59x = 19,782.03 × 8,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.59x = 159,181,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,181,049.90/14,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.91

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