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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.02, 19,910.67 and 8,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.02, 19,910.67 and 8,140.41 is: 11,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.02 : 19,910.67 = 8,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.02/19,910.67 = 8,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.02x = 19,910.67 × 8,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.02x = 162,081,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,081,017.17/14,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,233.77

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