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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.93, 19,843.54 and 8,092.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.93, 19,843.54 and 8,092.71 is: 11,167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.93 : 19,843.54 = 8,092.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.93/19,843.54 = 8,092.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.93x = 19,843.54 × 8,092.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.93x = 160,588,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,588,014.59/14,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.51

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