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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,342.48, 19,790.52 and 8,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,342.48, 19,790.52 and 8,053.64 is: 11,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,342.48 : 19,790.52 = 8,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,342.48/19,790.52 = 8,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,342.48x = 19,790.52 × 8,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,342.48x = 159,385,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,385,723.49/14,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.84

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