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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,420.76, 19,902.42 and 8,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,420.76, 19,902.42 and 8,133 is: 11,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,420.76 : 19,902.42 = 8,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,420.76/19,902.42 = 8,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,420.76x = 19,902.42 × 8,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,420.76x = 161,866,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,866,381.86/14,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,224.54

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