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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.92, 19,369.46 and 8,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.92, 19,369.46 and 8,371.67 is: 11,548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.92 : 19,369.46 = 8,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.92/19,369.46 = 8,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.92x = 19,369.46 × 8,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.92x = 162,154,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,154,588.49/14,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.72

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