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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.82, 19,946.70 and 8,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.82, 19,946.70 and 8,080.25 is: 11,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.82 : 19,946.70 = 8,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.82/19,946.70 = 8,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.82x = 19,946.70 × 8,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.82x = 161,174,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,174,222.94/14,453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.98

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