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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.65, 19,895.22 and 8,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.65, 19,895.22 and 8,129.16 is: 11,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.65 : 19,895.22 = 8,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.65/19,895.22 = 8,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.65x = 19,895.22 × 8,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.65x = 161,731,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,731,426.62/14,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.38

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