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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.68, 19,969.16 and 8,096.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.68, 19,969.16 and 8,096.87 is: 11,174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.68 : 19,969.16 = 8,096.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.68/19,969.16 = 8,096.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.68x = 19,969.16 × 8,096.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.68x = 161,687,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,687,701.97/14,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.24

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