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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.76, 19,786.32 and 8,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.76, 19,786.32 and 8,050.72 is: 11,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.76 : 19,786.32 = 8,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.76/19,786.32 = 8,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.76x = 19,786.32 × 8,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.76x = 159,294,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,294,122.15/14,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.11

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