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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.24, 19,496.22 and 8,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.24, 19,496.22 and 8,462.92 is: 11,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.24 : 19,496.22 = 8,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.24/19,496.22 = 8,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.24x = 19,496.22 × 8,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.24x = 164,994,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,994,950.16/14,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.21

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