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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.16, 19,422.12 and 8,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.16, 19,422.12 and 8,409.40 is: 11,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.16 : 19,422.12 = 8,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.16/19,422.12 = 8,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.16x = 19,422.12 × 8,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.16x = 163,328,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,328,375.93/14,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.19

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