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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.88, 19,786.62 and 8,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.88, 19,786.62 and 8,050.84 is: 11,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.88 : 19,786.62 = 8,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.88/19,786.62 = 8,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.88x = 19,786.62 × 8,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.88x = 159,298,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,298,911.76/14,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.35

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