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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.78, 19,831.44 and 8,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.78, 19,831.44 and 8,083.14 is: 11,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.78 : 19,831.44 = 8,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.78/19,831.44 = 8,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.78x = 19,831.44 × 8,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.78x = 160,300,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,300,305.92/14,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.60

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