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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.09, 19,871.96 and 8,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.09, 19,871.96 and 8,112.68 is: 11,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.09 : 19,871.96 = 8,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.09/19,871.96 = 8,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.09x = 19,871.96 × 8,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.09x = 161,214,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,214,852.45/14,399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.18

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