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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.96, 19,378.44 and 8,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.96, 19,378.44 and 8,075.88 is: 11,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.96 : 19,378.44 = 8,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.96/19,378.44 = 8,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.96x = 19,378.44 × 8,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.96x = 156,497,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,497,956.03/14,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.44

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