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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.42, 19,950.89 and 8,084.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.42, 19,950.89 and 8,084.07 is: 11,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.42 : 19,950.89 = 8,084.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.42/19,950.89 = 8,084.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.42x = 19,950.89 × 8,084.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.42x = 161,284,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,284,350.90/14,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.82

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