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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.75, 19,828.68 and 8,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.75, 19,828.68 and 8,081.14 is: 11,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.75 : 19,828.68 = 8,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.75/19,828.68 = 8,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.75x = 19,828.68 × 8,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.75x = 160,238,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,238,339.10/14,368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.86

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