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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.92, 19,816.62 and 8,072.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.92, 19,816.62 and 8,072.34 is: 11,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.92 : 19,816.62 = 8,072.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.92/19,816.62 = 8,072.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.92x = 19,816.62 × 8,072.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.92x = 159,966,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,966,494.29/14,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,139.79

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