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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,087.08, 19,444.48 and 8,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,087.08, 19,444.48 and 8,122.72 is: 11,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,087.08 : 19,444.48 = 8,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,087.08/19,444.48 = 8,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,087.08x = 19,444.48 × 8,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,087.08x = 157,942,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,942,066.59/14,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.84

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