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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,070.63, 19,417.79 and 8,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,070.63, 19,417.79 and 8,101.33 is: 11,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,070.63 : 19,417.79 = 8,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,070.63/19,417.79 = 8,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,070.63x = 19,417.79 × 8,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,070.63x = 157,309,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,309,924.66/14,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.02

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