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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.40, 19,795.44 and 8,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.40, 19,795.44 and 8,056.88 is: 11,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.40 : 19,795.44 = 8,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.40/19,795.44 = 8,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.40x = 19,795.44 × 8,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.40x = 159,489,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,489,484.63/14,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.59

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