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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.83, 19,475.69 and 8,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.83, 19,475.69 and 8,147.43 is: 11,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.83 : 19,475.69 = 8,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.83/19,475.69 = 8,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.83x = 19,475.69 × 8,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.83x = 158,676,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,676,725.02/14,113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.64

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