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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.84, 19,817.94 and 8,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.84, 19,817.94 and 8,073.24 is: 11,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.84 : 19,817.94 = 8,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.84/19,817.94 = 8,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.84x = 19,817.94 × 8,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.84x = 159,994,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,994,985.93/14,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.06

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