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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.58, 19,850.23 and 8,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.58, 19,850.23 and 8,095.74 is: 11,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.58 : 19,850.23 = 8,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.58/19,850.23 = 8,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.58x = 19,850.23 × 8,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.58x = 160,702,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,702,301.02/14,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.85

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