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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.92, 19,794.96 and 8,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.92, 19,794.96 and 8,057.16 is: 11,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.92 : 19,794.96 = 8,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.92/19,794.96 = 8,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.92x = 19,794.96 × 8,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.92x = 159,491,159.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,491,159.91/14,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.30

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