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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.73, 19,471.29 and 8,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.73, 19,471.29 and 8,061.63 is: 11,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.73 : 19,471.29 = 8,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.73/19,471.29 = 8,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.73x = 19,471.29 × 8,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.73x = 156,970,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,970,335.60/14,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.39

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