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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.92, 19,464.64 and 8,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.92, 19,464.64 and 8,136.52 is: 11,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.92 : 19,464.64 = 8,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.92/19,464.64 = 8,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.92x = 19,464.64 × 8,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.92x = 158,374,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,374,432.65/14,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.31

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