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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.96, 19,328.14 and 8,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.96, 19,328.14 and 8,041.56 is: 11,095.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.96 : 19,328.14 = 8,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.96/19,328.14 = 8,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.96x = 19,328.14 × 8,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.96x = 155,428,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,428,397.50/14,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.72

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