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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.98, 19,390.91 and 8,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.98, 19,390.91 and 8,082.63 is: 11,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.98 : 19,390.91 = 8,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.98/19,390.91 = 8,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.98x = 19,390.91 × 8,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.98x = 156,729,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,729,510.48/14,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.35

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