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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.38, 19,837.08 and 8,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.38, 19,837.08 and 8,086.97 is: 11,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.38 : 19,837.08 = 8,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.38/19,837.08 = 8,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.38x = 19,837.08 × 8,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.38x = 160,421,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,421,771.66/14,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.04

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