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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.97, 19,496.57 and 8,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.97, 19,496.57 and 8,466.96 is: 11,681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.97 : 19,496.57 = 8,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.97/19,496.57 = 8,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.97x = 19,496.57 × 8,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.97x = 165,076,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,076,559.68/14,131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.07

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