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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.58, 19,890.34 and 8,040.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.58, 19,890.34 and 8,040.36 is: 11,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.58 : 19,890.34 = 8,040.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.58/19,890.34 = 8,040.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.58x = 19,890.34 × 8,040.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.58x = 159,925,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,925,494.12/14,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.47

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