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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.35, 19,419.73 and 8,409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.35, 19,419.73 and 8,409.55 is: 11,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.35 : 19,419.73 = 8,409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.35/19,419.73 = 8,409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.35x = 19,419.73 × 8,409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.35x = 163,311,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,311,190.42/14,072.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.11

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