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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.93, 19,923.26 and 8,148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.93, 19,923.26 and 8,148.09 is: 11,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.93 : 19,923.26 = 8,148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.93/19,923.26 = 8,148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.93x = 19,923.26 × 8,148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.93x = 162,336,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,336,474.83/14,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.53

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