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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.99, 19,835.82 and 8,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.99, 19,835.82 and 8,086.32 is: 11,158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.99 : 19,835.82 = 8,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.99/19,835.82 = 8,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.99x = 19,835.82 × 8,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.99x = 160,398,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,398,787.98/14,373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.96

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