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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,087.67, 19,441.26 and 8,118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,087.67, 19,441.26 and 8,118.33 is: 11,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,087.67 : 19,441.26 = 8,118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,087.67/19,441.26 = 8,118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,087.67x = 19,441.26 × 8,118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,087.67x = 157,830,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,830,564.30/14,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.45

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