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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.72, 19,889.19 and 8,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.72, 19,889.19 and 8,126.88 is: 11,212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.72 : 19,889.19 = 8,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.72/19,889.19 = 8,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.72x = 19,889.19 × 8,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.72x = 161,637,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,637,060.43/14,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.56

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