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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.89, 19,914.54 and 8,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.89, 19,914.54 and 8,057.11 is: 11,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.89 : 19,914.54 = 8,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.89/19,914.54 = 8,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.89x = 19,914.54 × 8,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.89x = 160,453,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,453,639.38/14,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.76

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