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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.61, 19,379.09 and 8,073.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.61, 19,379.09 and 8,073.53 is: 11,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.61 : 19,379.09 = 8,073.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.61/19,379.09 = 8,073.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.61x = 19,379.09 × 8,073.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.61x = 156,457,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,457,664.49/14,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.43

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