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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.34, 19,388.88 and 8,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.34, 19,388.88 and 8,080.74 is: 11,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.34 : 19,388.88 = 8,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.34/19,388.88 = 8,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.34x = 19,388.88 × 8,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.34x = 156,676,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,676,498.17/14,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.29

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