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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.64, 19,371.99 and 8,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.64, 19,371.99 and 8,068.56 is: 11,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.64 : 19,371.99 = 8,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.64/19,371.99 = 8,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.64x = 19,371.99 × 8,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.64x = 156,304,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,304,063.63/14,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.43

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