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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.16, 19,784.92 and 8,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.16, 19,784.92 and 8,049.20 is: 11,106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.16 : 19,784.92 = 8,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.16/19,784.92 = 8,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.16x = 19,784.92 × 8,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.16x = 159,252,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,252,778.06/14,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.92

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