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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.98, 19,884.48 and 8,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.98, 19,884.48 and 8,035.98 is: 11,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.98 : 19,884.48 = 8,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.98/19,884.48 = 8,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.98x = 19,884.48 × 8,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.98x = 159,791,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,791,164.08/14,408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.69

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