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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.95, 19,456.02 and 8,130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.95, 19,456.02 and 8,130.87 is: 11,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.95 : 19,456.02 = 8,130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.95/19,456.02 = 8,130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.95x = 19,456.02 × 8,130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.95x = 158,194,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,194,369.34/14,098.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.29

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