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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.62, 19,784.98 and 8,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.62, 19,784.98 and 8,048 is: 11,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.62 : 19,784.98 = 8,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.62/19,784.98 = 8,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.62x = 19,784.98 × 8,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.62x = 159,229,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,229,519.04/14,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.26

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