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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.96, 19,889.93 and 8,039.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.96, 19,889.93 and 8,039.93 is: 11,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.96 : 19,889.93 = 8,039.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.96/19,889.93 = 8,039.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.96x = 19,889.93 × 8,039.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.96x = 159,913,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,913,565.56/14,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.12

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