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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.58, 19,845.88 and 8,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.58, 19,845.88 and 8,095.95 is: 11,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.58 : 19,845.88 = 8,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.58/19,845.88 = 8,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.58x = 19,845.88 × 8,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.58x = 160,671,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,671,231.95/14,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.47

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