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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.24, 19,383.55 and 8,080.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.24, 19,383.55 and 8,080.83 is: 11,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.24 : 19,383.55 = 8,080.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.24/19,383.55 = 8,080.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.24x = 19,383.55 × 8,080.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.24x = 156,635,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,635,075.43/14,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.60

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