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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,338.56, 19,789.84 and 8,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,338.56, 19,789.84 and 8,052.96 is: 11,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,338.56 : 19,789.84 = 8,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,338.56/19,789.84 = 8,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,338.56x = 19,789.84 × 8,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,338.56x = 159,366,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,366,789.93/14,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.56

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