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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.72, 19,444.89 and 8,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.72, 19,444.89 and 8,124.56 is: 11,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.72 : 19,444.89 = 8,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.72/19,444.89 = 8,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.72x = 19,444.89 × 8,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.72x = 157,981,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,981,175.50/14,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.33

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