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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.06, 19,911.04 and 8,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.06, 19,911.04 and 8,140.44 is: 11,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.06 : 19,911.04 = 8,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.06/19,911.04 = 8,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.06x = 19,911.04 × 8,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.06x = 162,084,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,084,626.46/14,428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,233.99

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