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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.31, 19,846.20 and 8,093.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.31, 19,846.20 and 8,093.67 is: 11,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.31 : 19,846.20 = 8,093.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.31/19,846.20 = 8,093.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.31x = 19,846.20 × 8,093.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.31x = 160,628,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,628,593.55/14,381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.26

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