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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.98, 19,475.89 and 8,147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.98, 19,475.89 and 8,147.57 is: 11,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.98 : 19,475.89 = 8,147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.98/19,475.89 = 8,147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.98x = 19,475.89 × 8,147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.98x = 158,681,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,681,059.34/14,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.83

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