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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.70, 19,952.04 and 8,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.70, 19,952.04 and 8,084.12 is: 11,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.70 : 19,952.04 = 8,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.70/19,952.04 = 8,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.70x = 19,952.04 × 8,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.70x = 161,294,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,294,685.60/14,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.32

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