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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.04, 19,367.96 and 8,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.04, 19,367.96 and 8,372.16 is: 11,548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.04 : 19,367.96 = 8,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.04/19,367.96 = 8,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.04x = 19,367.96 × 8,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.04x = 162,151,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,151,618.13/14,041.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.41

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