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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.52, 19,482.80 and 8,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.52, 19,482.80 and 8,068.73 is: 11,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.52 : 19,482.80 = 8,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.52/19,482.80 = 8,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.52x = 19,482.80 × 8,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.52x = 157,201,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,201,315.09/14,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,133.62

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