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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.17, 19,789.67 and 8,052.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.17, 19,789.67 and 8,052.41 is: 11,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.17 : 19,789.67 = 8,052.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.17/19,789.67 = 8,052.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.17x = 19,789.67 × 8,052.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.17x = 159,354,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354,536.60/14,340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.46

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