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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.62, 19,393.46 and 8,087.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.62, 19,393.46 and 8,087.21 is: 11,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.62 : 19,393.46 = 8,087.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.62/19,393.46 = 8,087.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.62x = 19,393.46 × 8,087.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.62x = 156,838,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838,846.24/14,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.03

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