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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,418.63, 19,897.70 and 8,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,418.63, 19,897.70 and 8,131.01 is: 11,220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,418.63 : 19,897.70 = 8,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,418.63/19,897.70 = 8,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,418.63x = 19,897.70 × 8,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,418.63x = 161,788,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,788,257.53/14,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.78

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