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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.20, 19,967.94 and 8,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.20, 19,967.94 and 8,095.64 is: 11,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.20 : 19,967.94 = 8,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.20/19,967.94 = 8,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.20x = 19,967.94 × 8,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.20x = 161,653,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,653,253.78/14,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.23

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