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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,422.55, 19,902.69 and 8,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,422.55, 19,902.69 and 8,049.15 is: 11,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,422.55 : 19,902.69 = 8,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,422.55/19,902.69 = 8,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,422.55x = 19,902.69 × 8,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,422.55x = 160,199,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,199,737.21/14,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.59

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