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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,099.70, 19,457.07 and 8,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,099.70, 19,457.07 and 8,131.62 is: 11,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.70 : 19,457.07 = 8,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.70/19,457.07 = 8,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.70x = 19,457.07 × 8,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.70x = 158,217,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,217,499.55/14,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,221.34

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