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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.06, 19,912.18 and 8,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.06, 19,912.18 and 8,141.84 is: 11,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.06 : 19,912.18 = 8,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.06/19,912.18 = 8,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.06x = 19,912.18 × 8,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.06x = 162,121,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,783.61/14,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.78

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