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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.06, 19,909.66 and 8,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.06, 19,909.66 and 8,139.44 is: 11,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.06 : 19,909.66 = 8,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.06/19,909.66 = 8,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.06x = 19,909.66 × 8,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.06x = 162,053,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,053,482.99/14,427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.61

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