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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.75, 19,926.86 and 8,152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.75, 19,926.86 and 8,152.13 is: 11,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.75 : 19,926.86 = 8,152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.75/19,926.86 = 8,152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.75x = 19,926.86 × 8,152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.75x = 162,446,212.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,446,212.82/14,439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,249.93

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