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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.65, 19,447.88 and 8,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.65, 19,447.88 and 8,124.72 is: 11,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.65 : 19,447.88 = 8,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.65/19,447.88 = 8,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.65x = 19,447.88 × 8,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.65x = 158,008,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,008,538.97/14,092.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.12

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