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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,433.63, 19,918.04 and 8,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,433.63, 19,918.04 and 8,145.96 is: 11,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,433.63 : 19,918.04 = 8,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,433.63/19,918.04 = 8,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,433.63x = 19,918.04 × 8,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,433.63x = 162,251,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,251,516.39/14,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.21

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