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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.77, 19,460.41 and 8,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.77, 19,460.41 and 8,134.55 is: 11,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.77 : 19,460.41 = 8,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.77/19,460.41 = 8,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.77x = 19,460.41 × 8,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.77x = 158,301,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,301,560.53/14,097.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.84

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