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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.58, 19,479.34 and 8,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.58, 19,479.34 and 8,147.12 is: 11,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.58 : 19,479.34 = 8,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.58/19,479.34 = 8,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.58x = 19,479.34 × 8,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.58x = 158,700,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,700,520.50/14,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.93

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