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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.04, 19,903.15 and 8,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.04, 19,903.15 and 8,049.29 is: 11,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.04 : 19,903.15 = 8,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.04/19,903.15 = 8,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.04x = 19,903.15 × 8,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.04x = 160,206,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,206,106.62/14,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.65

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