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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.41, 19,377.12 and 8,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.41, 19,377.12 and 8,074.23 is: 11,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.41 : 19,377.12 = 8,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.41/19,377.12 = 8,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.41x = 19,377.12 × 8,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.41x = 156,455,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,455,323.62/14,041.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.42

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