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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,339.84, 19,789.80 and 8,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,339.84, 19,789.80 and 8,051.76 is: 11,111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,339.84 : 19,789.80 = 8,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,339.84/19,789.80 = 8,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,339.84x = 19,789.80 × 8,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,339.84x = 159,342,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,342,720.05/14,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.89

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