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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.72, 19,501.16 and 8,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.72, 19,501.16 and 8,163.84 is: 11,268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.72 : 19,501.16 = 8,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.72/19,501.16 = 8,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.72x = 19,501.16 × 8,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.72x = 159,204,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,204,350.05/14,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.14

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