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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.08, 19,786.46 and 8,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.08, 19,786.46 and 8,050.46 is: 11,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.08 : 19,786.46 = 8,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.08/19,786.46 = 8,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.08x = 19,786.46 × 8,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.08x = 159,290,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,290,104.77/14,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.58

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