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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.76, 19,911 and 8,143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.76, 19,911 and 8,143.15 is: 11,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.76 : 19,911 = 8,143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.76/19,911 = 8,143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.76x = 19,911 × 8,143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.76x = 162,138,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,138,259.65/14,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.60

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