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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,048.63, 19,388.13 and 8,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,048.63, 19,388.13 and 8,082.17 is: 11,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,048.63 : 19,388.13 = 8,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,048.63/19,388.13 = 8,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,048.63x = 19,388.13 × 8,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,048.63x = 156,698,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,698,162.64/14,048.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.98

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