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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.86, 19,361.78 and 8,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.86, 19,361.78 and 8,063.40 is: 11,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.86 : 19,361.78 = 8,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.86/19,361.78 = 8,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.86x = 19,361.78 × 8,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.86x = 156,121,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,121,776.85/14,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.82

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