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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.65, 19,783.31 and 8,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.65, 19,783.31 and 8,048.03 is: 11,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.65 : 19,783.31 = 8,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.65/19,783.31 = 8,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.65x = 19,783.31 × 8,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.65x = 159,216,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,216,533.22/14,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.34

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