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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.58, 19,992.38 and 8,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.58, 19,992.38 and 8,113.91 is: 11,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.58 : 19,992.38 = 8,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.58/19,992.38 = 8,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.58x = 19,992.38 × 8,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.58x = 162,216,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,216,231.47/14,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.69

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