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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.53, 19,393.89 and 8,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.53, 19,393.89 and 8,086.39 is: 11,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.53 : 19,393.89 = 8,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.53/19,393.89 = 8,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.53x = 19,393.89 × 8,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.53x = 156,826,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,826,558.16/14,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.61

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