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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,080.52, 19,435.97 and 8,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,080.52, 19,435.97 and 8,114.57 is: 11,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,080.52 : 19,435.97 = 8,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,080.52/19,435.97 = 8,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,080.52x = 19,435.97 × 8,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,080.52x = 157,714,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,714,462.19/14,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.90

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