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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.71, 19,865.82 and 8,108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.71, 19,865.82 and 8,108.09 is: 11,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.71 : 19,865.82 = 8,108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.71/19,865.82 = 8,108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.71x = 19,865.82 × 8,108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.71x = 161,073,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,073,856.48/14,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.02

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