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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.17, 19,788.29 and 8,051.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.17, 19,788.29 and 8,051.41 is: 11,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.17 : 19,788.29 = 8,051.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.17/19,788.29 = 8,051.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.17x = 19,788.29 × 8,051.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.17x = 159,323,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323,635.99/14,339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.08

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