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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.42, 19,847.61 and 8,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.42, 19,847.61 and 8,094.66 is: 11,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.42 : 19,847.61 = 8,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.42/19,847.61 = 8,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.42x = 19,847.61 × 8,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.42x = 160,659,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,659,654.76/14,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.56

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