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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.03, 19,829.88 and 8,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.03, 19,829.88 and 8,082 is: 11,152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.03 : 19,829.88 = 8,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.03/19,829.88 = 8,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.03x = 19,829.88 × 8,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.03x = 160,265,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,265,090.16/14,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.73

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