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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.96, 19,848.24 and 8,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.96, 19,848.24 and 8,095.20 is: 11,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.96 : 19,848.24 = 8,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.96/19,848.24 = 8,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.96x = 19,848.24 × 8,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.96x = 160,675,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,675,472.45/14,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.24

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