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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.68, 19,792.13 and 8,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.68, 19,792.13 and 8,054.84 is: 11,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.68 : 19,792.13 = 8,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.68/19,792.13 = 8,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.68x = 19,792.13 × 8,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.68x = 159,422,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,422,400.14/14,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.47

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