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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.65, 19,784.69 and 8,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.65, 19,784.69 and 8,049.03 is: 11,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.65 : 19,784.69 = 8,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.65/19,784.69 = 8,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.65x = 19,784.69 × 8,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.65x = 159,247,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,247,563.35/14,336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.72

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