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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.54, 19,388.34 and 8,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.54, 19,388.34 and 8,081.06 is: 11,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.54 : 19,388.34 = 8,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.54/19,388.34 = 8,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.54x = 19,388.34 × 8,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.54x = 156,678,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,678,241.90/14,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.84

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