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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.23, 19,959.80 and 8,003.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.23, 19,959.80 and 8,003.49 is: 11,044.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.23 : 19,959.80 = 8,003.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.23/19,959.80 = 8,003.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.23x = 19,959.80 × 8,003.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.23x = 159,748,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,748,059.70/14,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.35

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