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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.20, 19,389.04 and 8,080.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.20, 19,389.04 and 8,080.79 is: 11,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.20 : 19,389.04 = 8,080.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.20/19,389.04 = 8,080.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.20x = 19,389.04 × 8,080.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.20x = 156,678,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,678,643.39/14,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.73

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