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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.72, 19,846.72 and 8,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.72, 19,846.72 and 8,094.12 is: 11,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.72 : 19,846.72 = 8,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.72/19,846.72 = 8,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.72x = 19,846.72 × 8,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.72x = 160,641,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,641,733.29/14,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.86

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