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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.74, 19,847.20 and 8,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.74, 19,847.20 and 8,094.34 is: 11,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.74 : 19,847.20 = 8,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.74/19,847.20 = 8,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.74x = 19,847.20 × 8,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.74x = 160,649,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,649,984.85/14,381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.41

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