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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.42, 19,466.93 and 8,138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.42, 19,466.93 and 8,138.34 is: 11,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.42 : 19,466.93 = 8,138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.42/19,466.93 = 8,138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.42x = 19,466.93 × 8,138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.42x = 158,428,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,428,515.44/14,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.95

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