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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,489.78, 19,998.84 and 8,203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,489.78, 19,998.84 and 8,203.37 is: 11,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,489.78 : 19,998.84 = 8,203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,489.78/19,998.84 = 8,203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,489.78x = 19,998.84 × 8,203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,489.78x = 164,057,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,057,784.10/14,489.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.31

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