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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.38, 19,833.72 and 8,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.38, 19,833.72 and 8,084.97 is: 11,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.38 : 19,833.72 = 8,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.38/19,833.72 = 8,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.38x = 19,833.72 × 8,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.38x = 160,355,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,355,031.19/14,371.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.94

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