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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,485.89, 19,991.63 and 8,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,485.89, 19,991.63 and 8,112.15 is: 11,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,485.89 : 19,991.63 = 8,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,485.89/19,991.63 = 8,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,485.89x = 19,991.63 × 8,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,485.89x = 162,175,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,175,060.74/14,485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,195.38

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