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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.52, 19,814.36 and 8,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.52, 19,814.36 and 8,069.88 is: 11,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.52 : 19,814.36 = 8,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.52/19,814.36 = 8,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.52x = 19,814.36 × 8,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.52x = 159,899,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,899,507.48/14,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.99

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