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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.03, 19,912.50 and 8,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.03, 19,912.50 and 8,057.22 is: 11,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.03 : 19,912.50 = 8,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.03/19,912.50 = 8,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.03x = 19,912.50 × 8,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.03x = 160,439,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,439,393.25/14,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.44

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