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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.98, 19,895.40 and 8,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.98, 19,895.40 and 8,129.31 is: 11,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.98 : 19,895.40 = 8,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.98/19,895.40 = 8,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.98x = 19,895.40 × 8,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.98x = 161,735,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,735,874.17/14,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,218.43

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