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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.88, 19,377.44 and 8,074.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.88, 19,377.44 and 8,074.42 is: 11,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.88 : 19,377.44 = 8,074.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.88/19,377.44 = 8,074.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.88x = 19,377.44 × 8,074.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.88x = 156,461,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,461,548.71/14,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.29

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