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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,071.34, 19,420.28 and 8,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,071.34, 19,420.28 and 8,103.26 is: 11,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,071.34 : 19,420.28 = 8,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,071.34/19,420.28 = 8,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,071.34x = 19,420.28 × 8,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,071.34x = 157,367,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,367,440.50/14,071.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.55

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