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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.43, 19,786.28 and 8,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.43, 19,786.28 and 8,050.59 is: 11,108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.43 : 19,786.28 = 8,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.43/19,786.28 = 8,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.43x = 19,786.28 × 8,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.43x = 159,291,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291,187.65/14,339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.61

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