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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.43, 19,361.61 and 8,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.43, 19,361.61 and 8,367.36 is: 11,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.43 : 19,361.61 = 8,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.43/19,361.61 = 8,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.43x = 19,361.61 × 8,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.43x = 162,005,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,005,561.05/14,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.79

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