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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.38, 19,922.21 and 8,149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.38, 19,922.21 and 8,149.16 is: 11,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.38 : 19,922.21 = 8,149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.38/19,922.21 = 8,149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.38x = 19,922.21 × 8,149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.38x = 162,349,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,349,136.49/14,436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.84

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