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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.16, 19,824.84 and 8,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.16, 19,824.84 and 8,079.12 is: 11,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.16 : 19,824.84 = 8,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.16/19,824.84 = 8,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.16x = 19,824.84 × 8,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.16x = 160,167,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,167,261.34/14,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,148.93

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