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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.96, 19,395.05 and 8,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.96, 19,395.05 and 8,084.61 is: 11,157.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.96 : 19,395.05 = 8,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.96/19,395.05 = 8,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.96x = 19,395.05 × 8,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.96x = 156,801,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,801,374.76/14,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.89

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