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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.78, 19,454.68 and 8,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.78, 19,454.68 and 8,129.70 is: 11,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.78 : 19,454.68 = 8,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.78/19,454.68 = 8,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.78x = 19,454.68 × 8,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.78x = 158,160,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,160,712.00/14,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.84

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