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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.92, 19,998.30 and 8,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.92, 19,998.30 and 8,204.29 is: 11,321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.92 : 19,998.30 = 8,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.92/19,998.30 = 8,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.92x = 19,998.30 × 8,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.92x = 164,071,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,071,852.71/14,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.61

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