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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.94, 19,889.39 and 8,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.94, 19,889.39 and 8,124.72 is: 11,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.94 : 19,889.39 = 8,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.94/19,889.39 = 8,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.94x = 19,889.39 × 8,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.94x = 161,595,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,595,724.72/14,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.63

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