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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.20, 19,912.22 and 8,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.20, 19,912.22 and 8,055.42 is: 11,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.20 : 19,912.22 = 8,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.20/19,912.22 = 8,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.20x = 19,912.22 × 8,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.20x = 160,401,295.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,401,295.23/14,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.44

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