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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.43, 19,791.78 and 8,054.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.43, 19,791.78 and 8,054.59 is: 11,114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.43 : 19,791.78 = 8,054.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.43/19,791.78 = 8,054.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.43x = 19,791.78 × 8,054.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.43x = 159,414,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,414,673.27/14,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.12

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