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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.84, 19,838.97 and 8,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.84, 19,838.97 and 8,088 is: 11,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.84 : 19,838.97 = 8,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.84/19,838.97 = 8,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.84x = 19,838.97 × 8,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.84x = 160,457,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,457,589.36/14,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.84

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