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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.24, 19,795.86 and 8,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.24, 19,795.86 and 8,057.02 is: 11,119.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.24 : 19,795.86 = 8,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.24/19,795.86 = 8,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.24x = 19,795.86 × 8,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.24x = 159,495,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,495,639.94/14,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.14

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