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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.15, 19,785.38 and 8,049.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.15, 19,785.38 and 8,049.53 is: 11,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.15 : 19,785.38 = 8,049.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.15/19,785.38 = 8,049.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.15x = 19,785.38 × 8,049.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.15x = 159,262,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,262,870.70/14,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.41

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