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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.08, 19,863.87 and 8,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.08, 19,863.87 and 8,104.47 is: 11,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.08 : 19,863.87 = 8,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.08/19,863.87 = 8,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.08x = 19,863.87 × 8,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.08x = 160,986,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,986,138.50/14,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.75

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