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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.92, 19,829.02 and 8,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.92, 19,829.02 and 8,081.36 is: 11,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.92 : 19,829.02 = 8,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.92/19,829.02 = 8,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.92x = 19,829.02 × 8,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.92x = 160,245,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,245,449.07/14,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.23

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