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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.68, 19,449.24 and 8,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.68, 19,449.24 and 8,127.20 is: 11,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.68 : 19,449.24 = 8,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.68/19,449.24 = 8,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.68x = 19,449.24 × 8,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.68x = 158,067,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,067,863.33/14,091.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.11

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