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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.94, 19,370.73 and 8,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.94, 19,370.73 and 8,071.24 is: 11,135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.94 : 19,370.73 = 8,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.94/19,370.73 = 8,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.94x = 19,370.73 × 8,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.94x = 156,345,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,345,810.81/14,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.00

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