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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.30, 19,434.51 and 8,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.30, 19,434.51 and 8,114.35 is: 11,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.30 : 19,434.51 = 8,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.30/19,434.51 = 8,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.30x = 19,434.51 × 8,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.30x = 157,698,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,698,492.17/14,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.35

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