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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.64, 19,828.52 and 8,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.64, 19,828.52 and 8,081.02 is: 11,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.64 : 19,828.52 = 8,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.64/19,828.52 = 8,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.64x = 19,828.52 × 8,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.64x = 160,234,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,234,527.14/14,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.68

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