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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,490.18, 19,996.94 and 8,116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,490.18, 19,996.94 and 8,116.69 is: 11,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,490.18 : 19,996.94 = 8,116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,490.18/19,996.94 = 8,116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,490.18x = 19,996.94 × 8,116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,490.18x = 162,308,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,308,962.93/14,490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.31

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