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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.10, 19,782.72 and 8,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.10, 19,782.72 and 8,047.26 is: 11,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.10 : 19,782.72 = 8,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.10/19,782.72 = 8,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.10x = 19,782.72 × 8,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.10x = 159,196,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,196,691.35/14,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.60

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