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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.93, 19,838.03 and 8,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.93, 19,838.03 and 8,088.71 is: 11,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.93 : 19,838.03 = 8,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.93/19,838.03 = 8,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.93x = 19,838.03 × 8,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.93x = 160,463,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,463,932.01/14,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.99

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