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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.94, 19,838.04 and 8,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.94, 19,838.04 and 8,088.72 is: 11,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.94 : 19,838.04 = 8,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.94/19,838.04 = 8,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.94x = 19,838.04 × 8,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.94x = 160,464,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,464,350.91/14,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.01

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