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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,374.54, 19,836.84 and 8,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,374.54, 19,836.84 and 8,086.91 is: 11,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,374.54 : 19,836.84 = 8,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,374.54/19,836.84 = 8,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,374.54x = 19,836.84 × 8,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,374.54x = 160,418,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,418,789.36/14,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.93

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