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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.08, 19,884.72 and 8,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.08, 19,884.72 and 8,124 is: 11,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.08 : 19,884.72 = 8,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.08/19,884.72 = 8,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.08x = 19,884.72 × 8,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.08x = 161,543,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543,465.28/14,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.45

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