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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.58, 19,488.38 and 8,153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.58, 19,488.38 and 8,153.88 is: 11,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.58 : 19,488.38 = 8,153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.58/19,488.38 = 8,153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.58x = 19,488.38 × 8,153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.58x = 158,905,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,905,871.15/14,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.90

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