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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407, 19,881.66 and 8,119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407, 19,881.66 and 8,119.38 is: 11,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407 : 19,881.66 = 8,119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407/19,881.66 = 8,119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407x = 19,881.66 × 8,119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407x = 161,426,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426,752.57/14,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.74

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