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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.84, 19,834.08 and 8,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.84, 19,834.08 and 8,085.56 is: 11,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.84 : 19,834.08 = 8,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.84/19,834.08 = 8,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.84x = 19,834.08 × 8,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.84x = 160,369,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,369,643.88/14,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.83

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