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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.97, 19,783.58 and 8,048.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.97, 19,783.58 and 8,048.34 is: 11,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.97 : 19,783.58 = 8,048.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.97/19,783.58 = 8,048.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.97x = 19,783.58 × 8,048.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.97x = 159,224,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,224,938.02/14,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.68

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