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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.84, 19,835.46 and 8,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.84, 19,835.46 and 8,086.56 is: 11,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.84 : 19,835.46 = 8,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.84/19,835.46 = 8,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.84x = 19,835.46 × 8,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.84x = 160,400,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,400,637.42/14,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.21

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