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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.41, 19,968.56 and 8,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.41, 19,968.56 and 8,095.62 is: 11,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.41 : 19,968.56 = 8,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.41/19,968.56 = 8,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.41x = 19,968.56 × 8,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.41x = 161,657,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,657,758.35/14,469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.38

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