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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.80, 19,393.96 and 8,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.80, 19,393.96 and 8,083.12 is: 11,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.80 : 19,393.96 = 8,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.80/19,393.96 = 8,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.80x = 19,393.96 × 8,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.80x = 156,763,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,763,705.96/14,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.92

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