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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,066.85, 19,411.62 and 8,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,066.85, 19,411.62 and 8,097.26 is: 11,173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,066.85 : 19,411.62 = 8,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,066.85/19,411.62 = 8,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,066.85x = 19,411.62 × 8,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,066.85x = 157,180,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,180,837.10/14,066.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,173.85

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