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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.43, 19,842.85 and 8,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.43, 19,842.85 and 8,092.21 is: 11,166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.43 : 19,842.85 = 8,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.43/19,842.85 = 8,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.43x = 19,842.85 × 8,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.43x = 160,572,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,572,509.20/14,379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.82

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