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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.62, 19,786.36 and 8,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.62, 19,786.36 and 8,049 is: 11,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.62 : 19,786.36 = 8,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.62/19,786.36 = 8,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.62x = 19,786.36 × 8,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.62x = 159,260,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,260,411.64/14,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.64

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