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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,084.18, 19,436.43 and 8,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,084.18, 19,436.43 and 8,114.84 is: 11,198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084.18 : 19,436.43 = 8,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084.18/19,436.43 = 8,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084.18x = 19,436.43 × 8,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084.18x = 157,723,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,723,519.62/14,084.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.63

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