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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.99, 19,450.44 and 8,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.99, 19,450.44 and 8,127.24 is: 11,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.99 : 19,450.44 = 8,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.99/19,450.44 = 8,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.99x = 19,450.44 × 8,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.99x = 158,078,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,078,393.99/14,091.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.61

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