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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.94, 19,895.52 and 8,043.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.94, 19,895.52 and 8,043.48 is: 11,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.94 : 19,895.52 = 8,043.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.94/19,895.52 = 8,043.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.94x = 19,895.52 × 8,043.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.94x = 160,029,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,029,247.37/14,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.08

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