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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.16, 19,860.72 and 8,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.16, 19,860.72 and 8,103.68 is: 11,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.16 : 19,860.72 = 8,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.16/19,860.72 = 8,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.16x = 19,860.72 × 8,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.16x = 160,944,919.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,944,919.45/14,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.82

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