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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.23, 19,815.20 and 8,071.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.23, 19,815.20 and 8,071.01 is: 11,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.23 : 19,815.20 = 8,071.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.23/19,815.20 = 8,071.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.23x = 19,815.20 × 8,071.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.23x = 159,928,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,928,637.00/14,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.46

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