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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.92, 19,830.60 and 8,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.92, 19,830.60 and 8,082.96 is: 11,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.92 : 19,830.60 = 8,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.92/19,830.60 = 8,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.92x = 19,830.60 × 8,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.92x = 160,289,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,289,946.58/14,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.99

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