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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.78, 19,408.60 and 8,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.78, 19,408.60 and 8,094.30 is: 11,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.78 : 19,408.60 = 8,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.78/19,408.60 = 8,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.78x = 19,408.60 × 8,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.78x = 157,099,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,099,030.98/14,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.26

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