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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.92, 19,828.98 and 8,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.92, 19,828.98 and 8,081.16 is: 11,151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.92 : 19,828.98 = 8,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.92/19,828.98 = 8,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.92x = 19,828.98 × 8,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.92x = 160,241,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,241,160.02/14,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.93

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