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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.65, 19,390.44 and 8,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.65, 19,390.44 and 8,081.17 is: 11,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.65 : 19,390.44 = 8,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.65/19,390.44 = 8,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.65x = 19,390.44 × 8,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.65x = 156,697,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,697,378.39/14,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.11

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