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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.45, 19,785.68 and 8,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.45, 19,785.68 and 8,049.82 is: 11,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.45 : 19,785.68 = 8,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.45/19,785.68 = 8,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.45x = 19,785.68 × 8,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.45x = 159,271,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,271,162.58/14,337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.75

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