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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.41, 19,494.54 and 8,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.41, 19,494.54 and 8,158.06 is: 11,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.41 : 19,494.54 = 8,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.41/19,494.54 = 8,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.41x = 19,494.54 × 8,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.41x = 159,037,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,037,578.26/14,126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.18

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