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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.28, 19,868.86 and 8,110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.28, 19,868.86 and 8,110.25 is: 11,191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.28 : 19,868.86 = 8,110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.28/19,868.86 = 8,110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.28x = 19,868.86 × 8,110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.28x = 161,141,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,141,421.82/14,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,191.71

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