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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.24, 19,906.76 and 8,051.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.24, 19,906.76 and 8,051.47 is: 11,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.24 : 19,906.76 = 8,051.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.24/19,906.76 = 8,051.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.24x = 19,906.76 × 8,051.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.24x = 160,278,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,278,651.30/14,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.98

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