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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.97, 19,938.25 and 8,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.97, 19,938.25 and 8,074.89 is: 11,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.97 : 19,938.25 = 8,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.97/19,938.25 = 8,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.97x = 19,938.25 × 8,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.97x = 160,999,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,999,185.64/14,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.38

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