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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.27, 19,811.65 and 8,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.27, 19,811.65 and 8,068.64 is: 11,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.27 : 19,811.65 = 8,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.27/19,811.65 = 8,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.27x = 19,811.65 × 8,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.27x = 159,853,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,853,056.30/14,356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.72

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