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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.98, 19,835.90 and 8,086.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.98, 19,835.90 and 8,086.36 is: 11,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.98 : 19,835.90 = 8,086.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.98/19,835.90 = 8,086.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.98x = 19,835.90 × 8,086.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.98x = 160,400,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,400,228.32/14,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.07

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