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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.22, 19,887.95 and 8,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.22, 19,887.95 and 8,124.38 is: 11,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.22 : 19,887.95 = 8,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.22/19,887.95 = 8,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.22x = 19,887.95 × 8,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.22x = 161,577,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,577,184.09/14,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.35

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