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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.90, 19,895.72 and 8,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.90, 19,895.72 and 8,043.25 is: 11,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.90 : 19,895.72 = 8,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.90/19,895.72 = 8,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.90x = 19,895.72 × 8,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.90x = 160,026,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,026,205.35/14,416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.90

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