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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.71, 19,496.75 and 8,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.71, 19,496.75 and 8,079.59 is: 11,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.71 : 19,496.75 = 8,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.71/19,496.75 = 8,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.71x = 19,496.75 × 8,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.71x = 157,525,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,525,608.45/14,128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.33

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