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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.40, 19,473.51 and 8,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.40, 19,473.51 and 8,140.24 is: 11,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.40 : 19,473.51 = 8,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.40/19,473.51 = 8,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.40x = 19,473.51 × 8,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.40x = 158,519,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,519,045.04/14,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.00

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