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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.54, 19,903.59 and 8,049.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.54, 19,903.59 and 8,049.71 is: 11,108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.54 : 19,903.59 = 8,049.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.54/19,903.59 = 8,049.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.54x = 19,903.59 × 8,049.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.54x = 160,218,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,218,177.22/14,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.11

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