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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.31, 19,843.28 and 8,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.31, 19,843.28 and 8,005.91 is: 11,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.31 : 19,843.28 = 8,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.31/19,843.28 = 8,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.31x = 19,843.28 × 8,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.31x = 158,863,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,863,513.78/14,379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.06

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