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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.34, 19,904.36 and 8,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.34, 19,904.36 and 8,050.53 is: 11,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.34 : 19,904.36 = 8,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.34/19,904.36 = 8,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.34x = 19,904.36 × 8,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.34x = 160,240,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,240,647.31/14,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.82

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