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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.73, 19,789.01 and 8,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.73, 19,789.01 and 8,052.13 is: 11,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.73 : 19,789.01 = 8,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.73/19,789.01 = 8,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.73x = 19,789.01 × 8,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.73x = 159,343,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,343,681.09/14,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.59

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