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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.74, 19,849.96 and 8,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.74, 19,849.96 and 8,096.34 is: 11,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.74 : 19,849.96 = 8,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.74/19,849.96 = 8,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.74x = 19,849.96 × 8,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.74x = 160,712,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,712,025.15/14,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.17

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