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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,342.93, 19,791.65 and 8,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,342.93, 19,791.65 and 8,055.17 is: 11,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,342.93 : 19,791.65 = 8,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,342.93/19,791.65 = 8,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,342.93x = 19,791.65 × 8,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,342.93x = 159,425,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,425,065.05/14,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.24

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