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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.03, 19,796.62 and 8,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.03, 19,796.62 and 8,056.41 is: 11,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.03 : 19,796.62 = 8,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.03/19,796.62 = 8,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.03x = 19,796.62 × 8,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.03x = 159,489,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,489,608.06/14,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.88

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