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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.48, 19,901.61 and 8,133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.48, 19,901.61 and 8,133.81 is: 11,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.48 : 19,901.61 = 8,133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.48/19,901.61 = 8,133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.48x = 19,901.61 × 8,133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.48x = 161,875,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,875,914.43/14,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,224.64

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