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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.60, 19,371.66 and 8,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.60, 19,371.66 and 8,069.24 is: 11,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.60 : 19,371.66 = 8,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.60/19,371.66 = 8,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.60x = 19,371.66 × 8,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.60x = 156,314,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,314,573.74/14,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.21

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