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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.78, 19,839.99 and 8,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.78, 19,839.99 and 8,089.16 is: 11,163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.78 : 19,839.99 = 8,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.78/19,839.99 = 8,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.78x = 19,839.99 × 8,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.78x = 160,488,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,488,754.31/14,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.05

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