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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338, 19,786.44 and 8,050.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338, 19,786.44 and 8,050.38 is: 11,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338 : 19,786.44 = 8,050.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338/19,786.44 = 8,050.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338x = 19,786.44 × 8,050.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338x = 159,288,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,288,360.85/14,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.52

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