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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.76, 19,893.52 and 8,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.76, 19,893.52 and 8,129.14 is: 11,217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.76 : 19,893.52 = 8,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.76/19,893.52 = 8,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.76x = 19,893.52 × 8,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.76x = 161,717,209.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,717,209.17/14,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,217.31

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