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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.98, 19,406.88 and 8,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.98, 19,406.88 and 8,097.50 is: 11,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.98 : 19,406.88 = 8,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.98/19,406.88 = 8,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.98x = 19,406.88 × 8,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.98x = 157,147,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,147,113.77/14,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.14

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