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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.61, 19,962.21 and 8,092.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.61, 19,962.21 and 8,092.29 is: 11,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.61 : 19,962.21 = 8,092.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.61/19,962.21 = 8,092.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.61x = 19,962.21 × 8,092.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.61x = 161,539,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,539,992.36/14,465.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.17

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