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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.31, 19,818.14 and 8,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.31, 19,818.14 and 8,073.09 is: 11,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.31 : 19,818.14 = 8,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.31/19,818.14 = 8,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.31x = 19,818.14 × 8,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.31x = 159,993,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993,587.49/14,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.37

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