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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.53, 19,831.95 and 8,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.53, 19,831.95 and 8,083.50 is: 11,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.53 : 19,831.95 = 8,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.53/19,831.95 = 8,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.53x = 19,831.95 × 8,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.53x = 160,311,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,311,567.83/14,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.80

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