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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.88, 19,795.92 and 8,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.88, 19,795.92 and 8,057.28 is: 11,119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.88 : 19,795.92 = 8,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.88/19,795.92 = 8,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.88x = 19,795.92 × 8,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.88x = 159,501,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,501,270.30/14,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.04

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