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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.58, 19,370.34 and 8,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.58, 19,370.34 and 8,070.12 is: 11,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.58 : 19,370.34 = 8,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.58/19,370.34 = 8,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.58x = 19,370.34 × 8,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.58x = 156,320,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,320,968.24/14,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.68

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