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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.68, 19,904.98 and 8,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.68, 19,904.98 and 8,050.72 is: 11,110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.68 : 19,904.98 = 8,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.68/19,904.98 = 8,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.68x = 19,904.98 × 8,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.68x = 160,249,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,249,420.59/14,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.16

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