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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.58, 19,369.66 and 8,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.58, 19,369.66 and 8,068.13 is: 11,132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.58 : 19,369.66 = 8,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.58/19,369.66 = 8,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.58x = 19,369.66 × 8,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.58x = 156,276,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,276,943.02/14,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,132.76

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