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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.60, 19,794.44 and 8,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.60, 19,794.44 and 8,055.76 is: 11,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.60 : 19,794.44 = 8,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.60/19,794.44 = 8,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.60x = 19,794.44 × 8,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.60x = 159,459,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,459,257.97/14,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.33

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