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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.64, 19,958.82 and 8,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.64, 19,958.82 and 8,089.08 is: 11,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.64 : 19,958.82 = 8,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.64/19,958.82 = 8,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.64x = 19,958.82 × 8,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.64x = 161,448,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448,491.69/14,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.14

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