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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.05, 19,789.49 and 8,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.05, 19,789.49 and 8,052.29 is: 11,112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.05 : 19,789.49 = 8,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.05/19,789.49 = 8,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.05x = 19,789.49 × 8,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.05x = 159,350,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,350,633.62/14,340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.28

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