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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.62, 19,907.13 and 8,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.62, 19,907.13 and 8,051.88 is: 11,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.62 : 19,907.13 = 8,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.62/19,907.13 = 8,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.62x = 19,907.13 × 8,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.62x = 160,289,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,289,821.90/14,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.47

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