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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.42, 19,315.71 and 8,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.42, 19,315.71 and 8,031.90 is: 11,080.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.42 : 19,315.71 = 8,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.42/19,315.71 = 8,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.42x = 19,315.71 × 8,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.42x = 155,141,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,141,851.15/14,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.44

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