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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.14, 19,988.94 and 8,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.14, 19,988.94 and 8,113.76 is: 11,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.14 : 19,988.94 = 8,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.14/19,988.94 = 8,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.14x = 19,988.94 × 8,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.14x = 162,185,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,185,461.81/14,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.36

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