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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.14, 19,784.40 and 8,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.14, 19,784.40 and 8,049.30 is: 11,106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.14 : 19,784.40 = 8,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.14/19,784.40 = 8,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.14x = 19,784.40 × 8,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.14x = 159,250,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,250,570.92/14,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.78

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