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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.67, 19,943.46 and 8,080.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.67, 19,943.46 and 8,080.39 is: 11,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.67 : 19,943.46 = 8,080.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.67/19,943.46 = 8,080.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.67x = 19,943.46 × 8,080.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.67x = 161,150,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,150,884.89/14,453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.48

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