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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.64, 19,794.30 and 8,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.64, 19,794.30 and 8,056.08 is: 11,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.64 : 19,794.30 = 8,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.64/19,794.30 = 8,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.64x = 19,794.30 × 8,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.64x = 159,464,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,464,464.34/14,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.43

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