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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.19, 19,922.84 and 8,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.19, 19,922.84 and 8,062.80 is: 11,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.19 : 19,922.84 = 8,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.19/19,922.84 = 8,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.19x = 19,922.84 × 8,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.19x = 160,633,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,633,874.35/14,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.17

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