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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.17, 19,827.95 and 8,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.17, 19,827.95 and 8,080.41 is: 11,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.17 : 19,827.95 = 8,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.17/19,827.95 = 8,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.17x = 19,827.95 × 8,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.17x = 160,217,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217,925.06/14,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.89

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