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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.67, 19,828.56 and 8,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.67, 19,828.56 and 8,081.04 is: 11,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.67 : 19,828.56 = 8,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.67/19,828.56 = 8,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.67x = 19,828.56 × 8,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.67x = 160,235,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,235,406.71/14,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.73

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