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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.68, 19,793.50 and 8,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.68, 19,793.50 and 8,055.84 is: 11,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.68 : 19,793.50 = 8,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.68/19,793.50 = 8,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.68x = 19,793.50 × 8,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.68x = 159,453,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,453,269.04/14,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.85

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