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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.38, 19,841.22 and 8,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.38, 19,841.22 and 8,089.97 is: 11,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.38 : 19,841.22 = 8,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.38/19,841.22 = 8,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.38x = 19,841.22 × 8,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.38x = 160,514,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,514,874.56/14,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.18

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