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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.80, 19,935.66 and 8,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.80, 19,935.66 and 8,073 is: 11,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.80 : 19,935.66 = 8,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.80/19,935.66 = 8,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.80x = 19,935.66 × 8,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.80x = 160,940,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,940,583.18/14,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.22

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