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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.61, 19,377.71 and 8,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.61, 19,377.71 and 8,072.53 is: 11,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.61 : 19,377.71 = 8,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.61/19,377.71 = 8,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.61x = 19,377.71 × 8,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.61x = 156,427,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,427,145.31/14,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.05

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