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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,438.76, 19,924.92 and 8,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,438.76, 19,924.92 and 8,151 is: 11,248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,438.76 : 19,924.92 = 8,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,438.76/19,924.92 = 8,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,438.76x = 19,924.92 × 8,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,438.76x = 162,408,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,408,022.92/14,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.06

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