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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.96, 19,445.23 and 8,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.96, 19,445.23 and 8,124.80 is: 11,209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.96 : 19,445.23 = 8,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.96/19,445.23 = 8,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.96x = 19,445.23 × 8,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.96x = 157,988,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,988,604.70/14,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.67

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