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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.88, 19,852.14 and 8,011.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.88, 19,852.14 and 8,011.98 is: 11,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.88 : 19,852.14 = 8,011.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.88/19,852.14 = 8,011.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.88x = 19,852.14 × 8,011.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.88x = 159,054,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,054,948.64/14,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.09

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