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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.62, 19,373.78 and 8,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.62, 19,373.78 and 8,069.22 is: 11,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.62 : 19,373.78 = 8,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.62/19,373.78 = 8,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.62x = 19,373.78 × 8,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.62x = 156,331,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,331,313.22/14,038.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.81

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