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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.67, 19,435.74 and 8,114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.67, 19,435.74 and 8,114.33 is: 11,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.67 : 19,435.74 = 8,114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.67/19,435.74 = 8,114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.67x = 19,435.74 × 8,114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.67x = 157,708,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,708,008.15/14,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.93

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