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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.03, 19,834.02 and 8,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.03, 19,834.02 and 8,085 is: 11,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.03 : 19,834.02 = 8,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.03/19,834.02 = 8,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.03x = 19,834.02 × 8,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.03x = 160,358,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,358,051.70/14,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.87

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