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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.26, 19,811.52 and 8,068.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.26, 19,811.52 and 8,068.50 is: 11,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.26 : 19,811.52 = 8,068.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.26/19,811.52 = 8,068.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.26x = 19,811.52 × 8,068.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.26x = 159,849,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,849,249.12/14,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.46

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