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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,133.72, 19,508.08 and 8,168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,133.72, 19,508.08 and 8,168.86 is: 11,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,133.72 : 19,508.08 = 8,168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,133.72/19,508.08 = 8,168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,133.72x = 19,508.08 × 8,168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,133.72x = 159,358,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358,774.39/14,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,275.08

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