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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.62, 19,445.75 and 8,040.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.62, 19,445.75 and 8,040.51 is: 11,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.62 : 19,445.75 = 8,040.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.62/19,445.75 = 8,040.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.62x = 19,445.75 × 8,040.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.62x = 156,353,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,353,775.85/14,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.15

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