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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.72, 19,452.84 and 8,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.72, 19,452.84 and 8,129.44 is: 11,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.72 : 19,452.84 = 8,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.72/19,452.84 = 8,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.72x = 19,452.84 × 8,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.72x = 158,140,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,140,695.61/14,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.26

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