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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.48, 19,906.52 and 8,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.48, 19,906.52 and 8,138.44 is: 11,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.48 : 19,906.52 = 8,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.48/19,906.52 = 8,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.48x = 19,906.52 × 8,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.48x = 162,008,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,008,018.63/14,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.68

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