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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.92, 19,477.30 and 8,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.92, 19,477.30 and 8,145.84 is: 11,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.92 : 19,477.30 = 8,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.92/19,477.30 = 8,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.92x = 19,477.30 × 8,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.92x = 158,658,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,658,969.43/14,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.31

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