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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.26, 19,784.38 and 8,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.26, 19,784.38 and 8,049.22 is: 11,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.26 : 19,784.38 = 8,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.26/19,784.38 = 8,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.26x = 19,784.38 × 8,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.26x = 159,248,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,248,827.18/14,336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.12

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