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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,420.63, 19,901.07 and 8,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,420.63, 19,901.07 and 8,133 is: 11,223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,420.63 : 19,901.07 = 8,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,420.63/19,901.07 = 8,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,420.63x = 19,901.07 × 8,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,420.63x = 161,855,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,855,402.31/14,420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.88

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