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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.83, 19,371.38 and 8,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.83, 19,371.38 and 8,069.38 is: 11,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.83 : 19,371.38 = 8,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.83/19,371.38 = 8,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.83x = 19,371.38 × 8,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.83x = 156,315,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,315,026.34/14,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.48

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