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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.84, 19,905.36 and 8,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.84, 19,905.36 and 8,136.32 is: 11,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.84 : 19,905.36 = 8,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.84/19,905.36 = 8,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.84x = 19,905.36 × 8,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.84x = 161,956,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,956,378.68/14,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.38

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