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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.76, 19,907.94 and 8,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.76, 19,907.94 and 8,137 is: 11,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.76 : 19,907.94 = 8,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.76/19,907.94 = 8,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.76x = 19,907.94 × 8,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.76x = 161,990,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,990,907.78/14,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.06

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