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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.62, 19,790.28 and 8,052.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.62, 19,790.28 and 8,052.78 is: 11,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.62 : 19,790.28 = 8,052.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.62/19,790.28 = 8,052.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.62x = 19,790.28 × 8,052.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.62x = 159,366,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,366,770.98/14,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.19

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