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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.58, 19,895.23 and 8,043.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.58, 19,895.23 and 8,043.13 is: 11,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.58 : 19,895.23 = 8,043.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.58/19,895.23 = 8,043.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.58x = 19,895.23 × 8,043.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.58x = 160,019,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019,821.79/14,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.71

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