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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,082.81, 19,436.46 and 8,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,082.81, 19,436.46 and 8,033.06 is: 11,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,082.81 : 19,436.46 = 8,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,082.81/19,436.46 = 8,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,082.81x = 19,436.46 × 8,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,082.81x = 156,134,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,134,249.37/14,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.87

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