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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,129.36, 19,499.40 and 8,162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,129.36, 19,499.40 and 8,162.12 is: 11,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,129.36 : 19,499.40 = 8,162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,129.36/19,499.40 = 8,162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,129.36x = 19,499.40 × 8,162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,129.36x = 159,156,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,156,442.73/14,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.24

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