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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.67, 19,837.04 and 8,085.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.67, 19,837.04 and 8,085.05 is: 11,158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.67 : 19,837.04 = 8,085.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.67/19,837.04 = 8,085.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.67x = 19,837.04 × 8,085.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.67x = 160,383,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,383,320.64/14,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.91

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