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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,404.50, 19,879.35 and 8,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,404.50, 19,879.35 and 8,033.16 is: 11,086.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,404.50 : 19,879.35 = 8,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,404.50/19,879.35 = 8,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,404.50x = 19,879.35 × 8,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,404.50x = 159,693,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693,999.25/14,404.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.40

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