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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.06, 19,792.71 and 8,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.06, 19,792.71 and 8,056.06 is: 11,116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.06 : 19,792.71 = 8,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.06/19,792.71 = 8,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.06x = 19,792.71 × 8,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.06x = 159,451,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,451,259.32/14,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.19

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