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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.76, 19,485.48 and 8,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.76, 19,485.48 and 8,153.68 is: 11,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.76 : 19,485.48 = 8,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.76/19,485.48 = 8,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.76x = 19,485.48 × 8,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.76x = 158,878,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,878,368.57/14,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.61

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