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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.94, 19,785.21 and 8,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.94, 19,785.21 and 8,049.18 is: 11,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.94 : 19,785.21 = 8,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.94/19,785.21 = 8,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.94x = 19,785.21 × 8,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.94x = 159,254,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254,676.38/14,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.00

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