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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.63, 19,830.08 and 8,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.63, 19,830.08 and 8,082 is: 11,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.63 : 19,830.08 = 8,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.63/19,830.08 = 8,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.63x = 19,830.08 × 8,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.63x = 160,266,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,266,726.77/14,369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.16

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