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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.71, 19,835.71 and 8,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.71, 19,835.71 and 8,086.09 is: 11,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.71 : 19,835.71 = 8,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.71/19,835.71 = 8,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.71x = 19,835.71 × 8,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.71x = 160,393,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,393,237.10/14,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.79

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