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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.76, 19,992.72 and 8,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.76, 19,992.72 and 8,113.92 is: 11,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.76 : 19,992.72 = 8,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.76/19,992.72 = 8,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.76x = 19,992.72 × 8,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.76x = 162,219,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,219,330.66/14,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.76

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