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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,404.06, 19,876.89 and 8,116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,404.06, 19,876.89 and 8,116.84 is: 11,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,404.06 : 19,876.89 = 8,116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,404.06/19,876.89 = 8,116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,404.06x = 19,876.89 × 8,116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,404.06x = 161,337,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,337,535.83/14,404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.84

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