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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.60, 19,447.62 and 8,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.60, 19,447.62 and 8,124.28 is: 11,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.60 : 19,447.62 = 8,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.60/19,447.62 = 8,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.60x = 19,447.62 × 8,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.60x = 157,997,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,997,910.21/14,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.41

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