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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.93, 19,893.60 and 8,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.93, 19,893.60 and 8,043.12 is: 11,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.93 : 19,893.60 = 8,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.93/19,893.60 = 8,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.93x = 19,893.60 × 8,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.93x = 160,006,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,006,612.03/14,415.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.29

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