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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.11, 19,378.40 and 8,073.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.11, 19,378.40 and 8,073.03 is: 11,141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.11 : 19,378.40 = 8,073.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.11/19,378.40 = 8,073.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.11x = 19,378.40 × 8,073.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.11x = 156,442,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,442,404.55/14,041.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.74

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