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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.08, 19,512.68 and 8,172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.08, 19,512.68 and 8,172.47 is: 11,280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.08 : 19,512.68 = 8,172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.08/19,512.68 = 8,172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.08x = 19,512.68 × 8,172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.08x = 159,466,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,466,653.49/14,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,280.03

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