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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.52, 19,505.56 and 8,169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.52, 19,505.56 and 8,169.10 is: 11,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.52 : 19,505.56 = 8,169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.52/19,505.56 = 8,169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.52x = 19,505.56 × 8,169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.52x = 159,342,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,342,870.20/14,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.52

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