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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.95, 19,828.67 and 8,080.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.95, 19,828.67 and 8,080.11 is: 11,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.95 : 19,828.67 = 8,080.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.95/19,828.67 = 8,080.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.95x = 19,828.67 × 8,080.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.95x = 160,217,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217,794.35/14,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.28

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