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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,343.88, 19,794.56 and 8,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,343.88, 19,794.56 and 8,056.25 is: 11,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,343.88 : 19,794.56 = 8,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,343.88/19,794.56 = 8,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,343.88x = 19,794.56 × 8,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,343.88x = 159,469,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,469,883.72/14,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.63

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