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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.04, 19,831.92 and 8,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.04, 19,831.92 and 8,084 is: 11,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.04 : 19,831.92 = 8,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.04/19,831.92 = 8,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.04x = 19,831.92 × 8,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.04x = 160,321,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,321,241.28/14,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.86

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