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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.73, 19,497.04 and 8,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.73, 19,497.04 and 8,160.86 is: 11,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.73 : 19,497.04 = 8,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.73/19,497.04 = 8,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.73x = 19,497.04 × 8,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.73x = 159,112,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,112,573.05/14,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.02

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