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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.62, 19,786.29 and 8,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.62, 19,786.29 and 8,049.86 is: 11,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.62 : 19,786.29 = 8,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.62/19,786.29 = 8,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.62x = 19,786.29 × 8,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.62x = 159,276,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,276,864.42/14,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.02

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