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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.65, 19,406.79 and 8,093.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.65, 19,406.79 and 8,093.21 is: 11,169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.65 : 19,406.79 = 8,093.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.65/19,406.79 = 8,093.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.65x = 19,406.79 × 8,093.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.65x = 157,063,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,063,129.86/14,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.61

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