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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.27, 19,893.05 and 8,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.27, 19,893.05 and 8,127.64 is: 11,216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.27 : 19,893.05 = 8,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.27/19,893.05 = 8,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.27x = 19,893.05 × 8,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.27x = 161,683,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,683,563.61/14,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.13

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