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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382, 19,845 and 8,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382, 19,845 and 8,094.24 is: 11,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382 : 19,845 = 8,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382/19,845 = 8,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382x = 19,845 × 8,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382x = 160,630,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,630,192.80/14,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,168.84

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