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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.32, 19,389.96 and 8,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.32, 19,389.96 and 8,083.20 is: 11,155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.32 : 19,389.96 = 8,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.32/19,389.96 = 8,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.32x = 19,389.96 × 8,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.32x = 156,732,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,732,924.67/14,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.11

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