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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.12, 19,848.66 and 8,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.12, 19,848.66 and 8,095.48 is: 11,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.12 : 19,848.66 = 8,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.12/19,848.66 = 8,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.12x = 19,848.66 × 8,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.12x = 160,684,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,684,430.06/14,383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.74

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