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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.05, 19,369.50 and 8,373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.05, 19,369.50 and 8,373.01 is: 11,549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.05 : 19,369.50 = 8,373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.05/19,369.50 = 8,373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.05x = 19,369.50 × 8,373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.05x = 162,181,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,181,017.20/14,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.67

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