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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.34, 19,844.66 and 8,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.34, 19,844.66 and 8,006.74 is: 11,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.34 : 19,844.66 = 8,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.34/19,844.66 = 8,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.34x = 19,844.66 × 8,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.34x = 158,891,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,891,003.41/14,380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.19

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