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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.80, 19,508.96 and 8,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.80, 19,508.96 and 8,168.72 is: 11,272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.80 : 19,508.96 = 8,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.80/19,508.96 = 8,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.80x = 19,508.96 × 8,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.80x = 159,363,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,363,231.73/14,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.94

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