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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.08, 19,887.48 and 8,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.08, 19,887.48 and 8,126 is: 11,213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.08 : 19,887.48 = 8,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.08/19,887.48 = 8,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.08x = 19,887.48 × 8,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.08x = 161,605,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,605,662.48/14,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,213.21

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