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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.26, 19,909.62 and 8,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.26, 19,909.62 and 8,139.62 is: 11,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.26 : 19,909.62 = 8,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.26/19,909.62 = 8,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.26x = 19,909.62 × 8,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.26x = 162,056,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,056,741.14/14,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.68

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