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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.80, 19,914.31 and 8,057.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.80, 19,914.31 and 8,057.50 is: 11,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.80 : 19,914.31 = 8,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.80/19,914.31 = 8,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.80x = 19,914.31 × 8,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.80x = 160,459,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459,433.11/14,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.24

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