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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.80, 19,828.92 and 8,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.80, 19,828.92 and 8,082.04 is: 11,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.80 : 19,828.92 = 8,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.80/19,828.92 = 8,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.80x = 19,828.92 × 8,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.80x = 160,258,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,258,124.60/14,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.43

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