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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.07, 19,911.96 and 8,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.07, 19,911.96 and 8,141.31 is: 11,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.07 : 19,911.96 = 8,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.07/19,911.96 = 8,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.07x = 19,911.96 × 8,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.07x = 162,109,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,109,439.07/14,429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,234.92

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