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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.07, 19,502.37 and 8,163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.07, 19,502.37 and 8,163.59 is: 11,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.07 : 19,502.37 = 8,163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.07/19,502.37 = 8,163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.07x = 19,502.37 × 8,163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.07x = 159,209,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,209,255.20/14,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.81

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