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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.40, 19,848.24 and 8,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.40, 19,848.24 and 8,095.36 is: 11,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.40 : 19,848.24 = 8,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.40/19,848.24 = 8,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.40x = 19,848.24 × 8,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.40x = 160,678,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,678,648.17/14,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.89

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