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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.76, 19,791.84 and 8,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.76, 19,791.84 and 8,054.72 is: 11,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.76 : 19,791.84 = 8,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.76/19,791.84 = 8,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.76x = 19,791.84 × 8,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.76x = 159,417,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,417,729.48/14,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.63

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