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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,385.78, 19,852.32 and 8,098.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,385.78, 19,852.32 and 8,098.26 is: 11,175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,385.78 : 19,852.32 = 8,098.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,385.78/19,852.32 = 8,098.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,385.78x = 19,852.32 × 8,098.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,385.78x = 160,769,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,769,248.96/14,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.57

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