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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.69, 19,863.16 and 8,106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.69, 19,863.16 and 8,106.28 is: 11,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.69 : 19,863.16 = 8,106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.69/19,863.16 = 8,106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.69x = 19,863.16 × 8,106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.69x = 161,016,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,016,266.72/14,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.37

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