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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.71, 19,788.33 and 8,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.71, 19,788.33 and 8,052.13 is: 11,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.71 : 19,788.33 = 8,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.71/19,788.33 = 8,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.71x = 19,788.33 × 8,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.71x = 159,338,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,338,205.64/14,339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.68

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