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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.84, 19,786.08 and 8,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.84, 19,786.08 and 8,050.08 is: 11,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.84 : 19,786.08 = 8,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.84/19,786.08 = 8,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.84x = 19,786.08 × 8,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.84x = 159,279,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,279,526.89/14,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.03

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