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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.73, 19,818.97 and 8,074.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.73, 19,818.97 and 8,074.06 is: 11,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.73 : 19,818.97 = 8,074.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.73/19,818.97 = 8,074.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.73x = 19,818.97 × 8,074.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.73x = 160,019,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019,552.92/14,361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,142.08

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