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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.14, 19,817.46 and 8,072.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.14, 19,817.46 and 8,072.73 is: 11,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.14 : 19,817.46 = 8,072.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.14/19,817.46 = 8,072.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.14x = 19,817.46 × 8,072.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.14x = 159,981,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,981,003.87/14,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.41

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