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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.20, 19,494.96 and 8,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.20, 19,494.96 and 8,160.56 is: 11,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.20 : 19,494.96 = 8,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.20/19,494.96 = 8,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.20x = 19,494.96 × 8,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.20x = 159,089,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,089,790.78/14,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.24

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