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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.46, 19,786.35 and 8,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.46, 19,786.35 and 8,050.62 is: 11,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.46 : 19,786.35 = 8,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.46/19,786.35 = 8,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.46x = 19,786.35 × 8,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.46x = 159,292,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292,385.04/14,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.67

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