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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.16, 19,844.76 and 8,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.16, 19,844.76 and 8,006.84 is: 11,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.16 : 19,844.76 = 8,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.16/19,844.76 = 8,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.16x = 19,844.76 × 8,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.16x = 158,893,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,893,818.16/14,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.52

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