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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.59, 19,894.89 and 8,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.59, 19,894.89 and 8,128.96 is: 11,217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.59 : 19,894.89 = 8,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.59/19,894.89 = 8,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.59x = 19,894.89 × 8,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.59x = 161,724,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,724,765.01/14,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.96

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