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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.85, 19,791.78 and 8,291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.85, 19,791.78 and 8,291.35 is: 11,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.85 : 19,791.78 = 8,291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.85/19,791.78 = 8,291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.85x = 19,791.78 × 8,291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.85x = 164,100,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,100,575.10/14,340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,442.88

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