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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.80, 19,868.14 and 8,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.80, 19,868.14 and 8,109.96 is: 11,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.80 : 19,868.14 = 8,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.80/19,868.14 = 8,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.80x = 19,868.14 × 8,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.80x = 161,129,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,129,820.67/14,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.50

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