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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.73, 19,495.65 and 8,159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.73, 19,495.65 and 8,159.86 is: 11,262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.73 : 19,495.65 = 8,159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.73/19,495.65 = 8,159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.73x = 19,495.65 × 8,159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.73x = 159,081,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,081,783.28/14,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,262.64

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