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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.38, 19,795.25 and 8,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.38, 19,795.25 and 8,056.75 is: 11,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.38 : 19,795.25 = 8,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.38/19,795.25 = 8,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.38x = 19,795.25 × 8,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.38x = 159,485,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,485,340.15/14,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.32

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