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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.67, 19,380.10 and 8,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.67, 19,380.10 and 8,075.36 is: 11,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.67 : 19,380.10 = 8,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.67/19,380.10 = 8,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.67x = 19,380.10 × 8,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.67x = 156,501,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,501,284.34/14,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.90

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