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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.99, 19,913.43 and 8,056.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.99, 19,913.43 and 8,056.47 is: 11,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.99 : 19,913.43 = 8,056.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.99/19,913.43 = 8,056.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.99x = 19,913.43 × 8,056.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.99x = 160,431,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,431,951.39/14,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.96

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