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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.93, 19,464.08 and 8,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.93, 19,464.08 and 8,136.24 is: 11,227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.93 : 19,464.08 = 8,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.93/19,464.08 = 8,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.93x = 19,464.08 × 8,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.93x = 158,364,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,364,426.26/14,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,227.59

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