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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.38, 19,791.10 and 8,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.38, 19,791.10 and 8,053.75 is: 11,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.38 : 19,791.10 = 8,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.38/19,791.10 = 8,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.38x = 19,791.10 × 8,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.38x = 159,392,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,392,571.63/14,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.17

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