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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.28, 19,475.38 and 8,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.28, 19,475.38 and 8,145.20 is: 11,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.28 : 19,475.38 = 8,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.28/19,475.38 = 8,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.28x = 19,475.38 × 8,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.28x = 158,630,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,630,865.18/14,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.83

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