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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.26, 19,785.54 and 8,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.26, 19,785.54 and 8,049.76 is: 11,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.26 : 19,785.54 = 8,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.26/19,785.54 = 8,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.26x = 19,785.54 × 8,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.26x = 159,268,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,268,848.47/14,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.74

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