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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.73, 19,850.72 and 8,011.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.73, 19,850.72 and 8,011.15 is: 11,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.73 : 19,850.72 = 8,011.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.73/19,850.72 = 8,011.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.73x = 19,850.72 × 8,011.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.73x = 159,027,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,027,065.93/14,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.27

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