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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.26, 19,379.40 and 8,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.26, 19,379.40 and 8,376.36 is: 11,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.26 : 19,379.40 = 8,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.26/19,379.40 = 8,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.26x = 19,379.40 × 8,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.26x = 162,328,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,328,830.98/14,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.85

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