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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.69, 19,786.24 and 8,049.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.69, 19,786.24 and 8,049.93 is: 11,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.69 : 19,786.24 = 8,049.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.69/19,786.24 = 8,049.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.69x = 19,786.24 × 8,049.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.69x = 159,277,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277,846.96/14,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.03

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