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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.89, 19,902.22 and 8,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.89, 19,902.22 and 8,134.26 is: 11,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.89 : 19,902.22 = 8,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.89/19,902.22 = 8,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.89x = 19,902.22 × 8,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.89x = 161,889,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,889,811.72/14,421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.29

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