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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.57, 19,797.36 and 8,056.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.57, 19,797.36 and 8,056.94 is: 11,119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.57 : 19,797.36 = 8,056.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.57/19,797.36 = 8,056.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.57x = 19,797.36 × 8,056.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.57x = 159,506,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,506,101.39/14,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.62

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