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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.32, 19,911.88 and 8,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.32, 19,911.88 and 8,056.16 is: 11,116.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.32 : 19,911.88 = 8,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.32/19,911.88 = 8,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.32x = 19,911.88 × 8,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.32x = 160,413,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,413,291.18/14,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.41

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