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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.32, 19,509.08 and 8,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.32, 19,509.08 and 8,168.24 is: 11,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.32 : 19,509.08 = 8,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.32/19,509.08 = 8,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.32x = 19,509.08 × 8,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.32x = 159,354,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354,847.62/14,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.72

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