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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.48, 19,789.14 and 8,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.48, 19,789.14 and 8,052.64 is: 11,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.48 : 19,789.14 = 8,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.48/19,789.14 = 8,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.48x = 19,789.14 × 8,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.48x = 159,354,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354,820.33/14,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.46

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