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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.74, 19,844.44 and 8,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.74, 19,844.44 and 8,092.34 is: 11,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.74 : 19,844.44 = 8,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.74/19,844.44 = 8,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.74x = 19,844.44 × 8,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.74x = 160,587,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,587,955.59/14,379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.65

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