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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.91, 19,906.98 and 8,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.91, 19,906.98 and 8,137.88 is: 11,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.91 : 19,906.98 = 8,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.91/19,906.98 = 8,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.91x = 19,906.98 × 8,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.91x = 162,000,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,000,514.87/14,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.83

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