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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.81, 19,785.03 and 8,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.81, 19,785.03 and 8,049.05 is: 11,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.81 : 19,785.03 = 8,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.81/19,785.03 = 8,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.81x = 19,785.03 × 8,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.81x = 159,250,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250,745.18/14,336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.82

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