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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.14, 19,921.79 and 8,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.14, 19,921.79 and 8,062.66 is: 11,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.14 : 19,921.79 = 8,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.14/19,921.79 = 8,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.14x = 19,921.79 × 8,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.14x = 160,622,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,622,589.71/14,436.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.42

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