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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.62, 19,905.75 and 8,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.62, 19,905.75 and 8,050.88 is: 11,110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.62 : 19,905.75 = 8,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.62/19,905.75 = 8,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.62x = 19,905.75 × 8,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.62x = 160,258,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,258,705.03/14,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.09

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