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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,081.94, 19,437.41 and 8,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,081.94, 19,437.41 and 8,117.59 is: 11,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,081.94 : 19,437.41 = 8,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,081.94/19,437.41 = 8,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,081.94x = 19,437.41 × 8,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,081.94x = 157,784,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,784,925.04/14,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.77

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