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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.92, 19,850.47 and 8,099.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.92, 19,850.47 and 8,099.29 is: 11,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.92 : 19,850.47 = 8,099.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.92/19,850.47 = 8,099.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.92x = 19,850.47 × 8,099.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.92x = 160,774,717.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,774,717.73/14,386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,175.06

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