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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.85, 19,862.42 and 8,019.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.85, 19,862.42 and 8,019.09 is: 11,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.85 : 19,862.42 = 8,019.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.85/19,862.42 = 8,019.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.85x = 19,862.42 × 8,019.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.85x = 159,278,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,278,493.50/14,392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.51

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