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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.05, 19,477.67 and 8,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.05, 19,477.67 and 8,146.04 is: 11,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.05 : 19,477.67 = 8,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.05/19,477.67 = 8,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.05x = 19,477.67 × 8,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.05x = 158,665,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,665,740.81/14,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,241.69

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