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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.44, 19,834.88 and 8,084.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.44, 19,834.88 and 8,084.81 is: 11,157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.44 : 19,834.88 = 8,084.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.44/19,834.88 = 8,084.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.44x = 19,834.88 × 8,084.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.44x = 160,361,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,361,245.34/14,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.55

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