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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.78, 19,919.94 and 8,146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.78, 19,919.94 and 8,146.94 is: 11,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.78 : 19,919.94 = 8,146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.78/19,919.94 = 8,146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.78x = 19,919.94 × 8,146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.78x = 162,286,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,286,555.98/14,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.97

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