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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.14, 19,375.97 and 8,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.14, 19,375.97 and 8,382.27 is: 11,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.14 : 19,375.97 = 8,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.14/19,375.97 = 8,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.14x = 19,375.97 × 8,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.14x = 162,414,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,414,612.05/14,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,567.05

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