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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.17, 19,791.05 and 8,053.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.17, 19,791.05 and 8,053.41 is: 11,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.17 : 19,791.05 = 8,053.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.17/19,791.05 = 8,053.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.17x = 19,791.05 × 8,053.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.17x = 159,385,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,385,439.98/14,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.84

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