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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.58, 19,465.02 and 8,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.58, 19,465.02 and 8,139.16 is: 11,231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.58 : 19,465.02 = 8,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.58/19,465.02 = 8,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.58x = 19,465.02 × 8,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.58x = 158,428,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,428,912.18/14,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,231.65

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