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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.72, 19,797.68 and 8,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.72, 19,797.68 and 8,057.52 is: 11,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.72 : 19,797.68 = 8,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.72/19,797.68 = 8,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.72x = 19,797.68 × 8,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.72x = 159,520,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,520,202.55/14,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,120.48

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