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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.39, 19,962.45 and 8,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.39, 19,962.45 and 8,092.31 is: 11,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.39 : 19,962.45 = 8,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.39/19,962.45 = 8,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.39x = 19,962.45 × 8,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.39x = 161,542,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,542,233.95/14,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.50

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