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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.28, 19,888.17 and 8,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.28, 19,888.17 and 8,124.25 is: 11,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.28 : 19,888.17 = 8,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.28/19,888.17 = 8,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.28x = 19,888.17 × 8,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.28x = 161,576,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,576,465.12/14,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.03

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