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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.24, 19,374.82 and 8,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.24, 19,374.82 and 8,073.16 is: 11,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.24 : 19,374.82 = 8,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.24/19,374.82 = 8,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.24x = 19,374.82 × 8,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.24x = 156,416,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,416,021.83/14,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,139.76

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