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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.08, 19,472.64 and 8,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.08, 19,472.64 and 8,143.33 is: 11,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.08 : 19,472.64 = 8,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.08/19,472.64 = 8,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.08x = 19,472.64 × 8,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.08x = 158,572,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,572,036.13/14,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.81

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