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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.10, 19,496.31 and 8,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.10, 19,496.31 and 8,159.02 is: 11,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.10 : 19,496.31 = 8,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.10/19,496.31 = 8,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.10x = 19,496.31 × 8,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.10x = 159,070,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070,783.22/14,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,259.97

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