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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.52, 19,377.14 and 8,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.52, 19,377.14 and 8,073.24 is: 11,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.52 : 19,377.14 = 8,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.52/19,377.14 = 8,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.52x = 19,377.14 × 8,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.52x = 156,436,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,436,301.73/14,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.98

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