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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.31, 19,788.86 and 8,052.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.31, 19,788.86 and 8,052.47 is: 11,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.31 : 19,788.86 = 8,052.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.31/19,788.86 = 8,052.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.31x = 19,788.86 × 8,052.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.31x = 159,349,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,349,102.54/14,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.20

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