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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.94, 19,900.35 and 8,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.94, 19,900.35 and 8,049.48 is: 11,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.94 : 19,900.35 = 8,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.94/19,900.35 = 8,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.94x = 19,900.35 × 8,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.94x = 160,187,469.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,187,469.32/14,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.67

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