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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,418.94, 19,897.40 and 8,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,418.94, 19,897.40 and 8,046.22 is: 11,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,418.94 : 19,897.40 = 8,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,418.94/19,897.40 = 8,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,418.94x = 19,897.40 × 8,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,418.94x = 160,098,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,098,857.83/14,418.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.37

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