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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.68, 19,902.24 and 8,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.68, 19,902.24 and 8,132.84 is: 11,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.68 : 19,902.24 = 8,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.68/19,902.24 = 8,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.68x = 19,902.24 × 8,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.68x = 161,861,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,861,733.56/14,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,223.50

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