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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.14, 19,827.83 and 8,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.14, 19,827.83 and 8,080.52 is: 11,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.14 : 19,827.83 = 8,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.14/19,827.83 = 8,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.14x = 19,827.83 × 8,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.14x = 160,219,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,219,037.33/14,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.99

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