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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,085.07, 19,441.72 and 8,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,085.07, 19,441.72 and 8,120.72 is: 11,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,085.07 : 19,441.72 = 8,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,085.07/19,441.72 = 8,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,085.07x = 19,441.72 × 8,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,085.07x = 157,880,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,880,764.44/14,085.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.09

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