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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,490.02, 19,997.34 and 8,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,490.02, 19,997.34 and 8,203.34 is: 11,321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,490.02 : 19,997.34 = 8,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,490.02/19,997.34 = 8,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,490.02x = 19,997.34 × 8,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,490.02x = 164,044,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,044,979.12/14,490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.24

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