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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.36, 19,861.40 and 8,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.36, 19,861.40 and 8,104.74 is: 11,184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.36 : 19,861.40 = 8,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.36/19,861.40 = 8,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.36x = 19,861.40 × 8,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.36x = 160,971,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,971,483.04/14,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,184.51

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