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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.08, 19,893 and 8,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.08, 19,893 and 8,130 is: 11,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.08 : 19,893 = 8,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.08/19,893 = 8,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.08x = 19,893 × 8,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.08x = 161,730,090
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,730,090/14,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.73

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