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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.96, 19,376.52 and 8,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.96, 19,376.52 and 8,073.80 is: 11,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.96 : 19,376.52 = 8,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.96/19,376.52 = 8,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.96x = 19,376.52 × 8,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.96x = 156,442,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442,147.18/14,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.84

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