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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.09, 19,783.69 and 8,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.09, 19,783.69 and 8,048.46 is: 11,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.09 : 19,783.69 = 8,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.09/19,783.69 = 8,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.09x = 19,783.69 × 8,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.09x = 159,228,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,228,336.96/14,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.82

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