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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.14, 19,957.34 and 8,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.14, 19,957.34 and 8,088.34 is: 11,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.14 : 19,957.34 = 8,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.14/19,957.34 = 8,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.14x = 19,957.34 × 8,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.14x = 161,421,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,421,751.42/14,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.68

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