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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.42, 19,391.73 and 8,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.42, 19,391.73 and 8,082.91 is: 11,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.42 : 19,391.73 = 8,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.42/19,391.73 = 8,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.42x = 19,391.73 × 8,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.42x = 156,741,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741,608.33/14,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.27

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