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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,492.89, 19,999.96 and 8,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,492.89, 19,999.96 and 8,119.71 is: 11,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,492.89 : 19,999.96 = 8,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,492.89/19,999.96 = 8,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,492.89x = 19,999.96 × 8,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,492.89x = 162,393,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,393,775.21/14,492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.07

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