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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.34, 19,835.19 and 8,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.34, 19,835.19 and 8,085.71 is: 11,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.34 : 19,835.19 = 8,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.34/19,835.19 = 8,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.34x = 19,835.19 × 8,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.34x = 160,381,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,381,614.35/14,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.27

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